Few people in the history of the United States of America can be said to be as impactful as the founding fathers. The most impactful of those said founding fathers must be Benjamin Franklin. A politician, scientist, and revolutionary, Benjamin Franklin had done a great deal of things for the betterment of America and the betterment of the world. Born in Boston as the 10th son of the soap maker Josiah Franklin to his second wife Abiah Folger Benr’s life […]
Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing (Quotes). This is one of Benjamin Franklin’s most famous quotes of all time. Many reasons why he has so many quotes is because of so many that people looked up to him. He had countless amounts of impacts on the early development of the United States but he didnt just stop there, he had significant inventions that changed the world. For these reasons Benjamin Franklin is one of the most […]
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Get help with your assignmentBenjamin Franklin loved learning and was always trying to get better. His autobiography proves that Franklin put effort into his writing and was always trying to work harder to get better at his writing skills. Throughout the book, Benjamin dedicated his time and most of his life to a list he made up of thirteen virtues. Out of the thirteen virtues, three will be talked about in this paper. Industry is the first virtue that will be discussed. Benjamin describes […]
The lightning rod, bifocal glasses, swim fins, glass harmonica, urinary catheter, and Franklin stove. The first political cartoon. Poor Richardr’s Almanack. The first U.S. Postmaster General. One of the five drafters of the Declaration of Independence. This vast array of contributions by Benjamin Franklin leaves no wonder as to why his face is on the $100 bill or a namesake to many commercial establishments and schools today. His prevalence in todayr’s society serves as a constant reminder of his commitment […]
Benjamin Franklin is a very well known public figure in American history. He “was a statesman, author, publisher, scientist, inventor and diplomat” (History). He lived from 1706- 1790 and made an extravagant impact on our modern world today. He was a man of great creativity who put his brilliant ideas to life by making many important inventions that you may even find that you may recognize yourself. Despite his success throughout his lifetime, many people are unaware of his Franklin’s […]
Part 1 In this part of his autobiography, Benjamin Franklin describes his early life and how he began to grow and become more successful in America. He dedicates the book to his son, so that his son can learn from mistakes that he made in the past. He says that he would not redo or change his life besides some minor things and moments. He shows throughout this part that he embodies the promise of America. He tells through his […]
This paper will examine four main things Benjamin Franklin did to contribute in making America what it is today. First it will explain the treaties he signed to help give America their independence. Secondly it will explain how he ended slavery. Thirdly it will explain how he discovered electricity. Lastly how his printing business affected America. In 1754, at a gathering of frontier agents in Albany, New York, Franklin proposed an arrangement for joining the settlements under a national congress. […]
Ever since Benjamin Franklin was young he had worked hard for what he wanted to achieve. He knew he could achieve it as well, and believed in himself. From a young age he knew he was very successful at writing more than other subjects like arithmetic which he had failed in. I personally was the opposite, better at arithmetic and worse in writing. As he worked in Boston, New York, and Philadelphia, we see how hard he works to get […]
Analysis on the Autography of Benjamin Franklin Introduction Benjamin Franklin is among the most outstanding mentors the American society has in history. Coming from an average middle-class family, Benjamin rose to become one of the most famous and admired personalities in the world. Benjamin starts his autography as a letter and message to his son of the anecdotes of his life and family members. In the second phase, his choice of words and use of language are meant to be […]
The man who caught lightning in a bottle, was called a wizard or a magician but he goes by the name Benjamin Franklin. He was born January 17, 1706 born in a house on milk street in Boston Massachusetts. He was born to a large family of seventeen kids and two parents, he was number fifteen. Four of the kids in his family died at a young age. His parent were Josiah and Abiah, they were not that rich (Fradin […]
Benjamin Franklin was a very influential, founding father in American history. He was a skilled author, salesmen, scientist, inventor, diplomat, and publisher. He invented many advanced things and helped early America thrive. Benjamin Franklin was born on January 17, 1706, in Boston, Massachusetts. Franklinr’s was eighth and the first son out of seventeen siblings. His father was a candle and a soap maker and did not make a lot of money. Franklin learned how to read and write at a […]
Franklin valued learning and was constantly striving to gain knowledge and improve himself. He would do certain things to improve his writing and his reputation. Franklin would always want to gain knowledge and improve. This autobiography showed how he wanted to improve and showed how he had improved. Franklin helped people, improved his group writings and did things to help the community. I had chosen the second option to write about this story because it felt most suitable for me. […]
First and foremost the name franklyn came from a British origin meaning Freeman. My name was given to me by my dad because he thought it was a very successful name. He gave this name to me because everyone that he has heard off with the name Franklyn has been successful. To me the name Franklyn means someone with style dignity and class, so basically they like to do things on their own without the consent of anyone. I say […]
Benjamin Franklin All the world’s a stage, And all the men and women merely players; They have their exits and their entrances; And one man in his time plays many parts, For centuries the words of William Shakespeare’s character Jaques in As You Like It have resounded with audiences and readers. Surely these words also resounded with philosophers, writers, and great thinkers such as Benjamin Franklin or F. Scott Fitzgerald. Because Franklin spent the vast majority of his life immersed […]
Throughout most of history humans have been controlled by absolute monarchies or regimes run by a single family. As well as given very few liberties and the ability to freely live their lives. It wasn’t until around the 1500’s that certain individuals began to freely think for themselves without the influence of their government and oppressors. Around 1775 the world began to see a major change in the way people think and go about defying their current system of government […]
Establishment of the public library in Philadelphia and its effects Benjamin Franklin loved books he spent most of his time reading Reading was the only delight I allowed myself. I spent no time in hostelries, games, or frolicks of any kind; (Franklin, 1986: Chapter 5) . Also, he was a member of a group of people whom would come together hold club meeting where they read and shared books. Franklin felt that it would be much better if the group […]
In the biography of The First American: The Life and Times of Benjamin Franklin by H. W. Brands discusses Benjamin Franklinr’s life during the 18th Century and the profound impact he had on America. Brands provides insight and a comprehensive accounting of Franklinr’s life and achievements from birth to beyond his final days. He begins with the establishment of the Franklin family and the birth of Benjamin Franklin in Boston, MA 1706. This was not a progressive time in any […]
Section 1 In the early 1730s, majority of people in America had very little or no means of reading books. Benjamin Franklin noticed the necessity to increase the reading of books and decided to open a public library. Benjamin reached out to some of his colleagues and they all agreed to bring forty shillings each for a start. They also agreed to increase the initial amount by 10 shillings each year for the next fifty years. This they concluded will […]
