Benjamin Franklin was one of the most accomplished and complex men in American history. He could be considered a politician, philosopher, scientist, or strategist , and as such, explored multiple fields, and approached each with open curiosity and sensibility. These fields included everything from science and writing to politics and war, and they all influenced Franklin's rule in the American Revolution. A young Benjamin Franklin wished to explore the sea and never look back, but to prevent this
As a founding father of the United States, Benjamin Franklin had a profound and noteworthy influence on the early growth of his nation. Franklin was a prestigious author and inventor that grasped the motive to grow the economy to new heights. His autobiography is an accurate representation of his achievements and the intrinsic motivations that made him the man we think of today. Although it is biased because he writes it only through his eyes, the reader can see the differences he made to the
Benjamin Franklin Someone that has influenced encouraged and contributed to the Revolutionary War and the United States of America, is none other than Benjamin Franklin. Enough cannot be said about this man, I will touch on his early life, education, politics and his achievements. One of the most well-known historical figures ever, Benjamin Franklin has greatly helped and contributed to American history. His creativeness and intelligence goes beyond compare. He has invented and sacrificed much for
The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin’s life made a huge impact on the history of America. He also was an influence for many citizens. Since Franklin lived during the eighteenth century, a period of growth for America, he also played a part in the political founding of the United States. To help future generations, Franklin wrote an autobiography of his life. An autobiography is a piece of literature about someone’s own life. He separates his into four parts, each one depicting
There were many astronomically brilliant men that had a hand in shaping the United States of America; however, the single man that made the brilliance of the other men dim from brilliantly bright star light to the faint glow given off by a glow worm by comparison was none other than Benjamin Franklin. Benjamin devoted most of his life to helping America form, and he fulfilled nearly any role that was required of him while still maintaining who he was as an individual. Despite the seemingly life consuming
How Did Benjamin Franklin Affect American Society? Many individuals have had the opportunity to lead, to innovate, and to direct this country. Through different roles, similar or dissimilar, individuals have impacted different aspects of our society. A hundred dollar man, by the name of Benjamin Franklin, had this initiative and drive held by other great leaders of this country. Benjamin Franklin many times has impacted America and its society more than most individuals seem to consider. Benjamin
Puritan and Neoclassical Literature Since well before the United States became its own independent nation, the people of this land have worked to develop a purely unique identity. Part of the structure of this identity has been developed through the literature of American authors. When the Puritans came to the New World, they led a life that was focused on their religious beliefs. Through the course of time, the people of the British colonies developed an identity apart from both the homeland of
McKinney1 Ben Franklin did so much for our country. He accomplished many things during his lifetime. Many things have influenced his life and others. There were social , economic, and cultural influences on Ben Franklin which affected his lifetime achievements. Ben Franklin had many people in his life that has influenced him. One person that influenced him, his name is Voltaire. He was a writer whose religions and his political beliefs has made him end up in prison most of his life. His writing
themselves and to the American public that they influenced by their writings, Jonathan Edwards and Benjamin Franklin illustrate American themes in their personal narratives that quintessentially make part of American Literature. Although they lived in different times during the early development of the United States of America and wrote for different purposes, they share common themes. Their influence by their environment, individualism, proposals for a better society, and events that affected their
In The Autobiography, Benjamin Franklin recounts the many paramount experiences throughout his life that shaped him into great American figure he was known to be. On the opening page, Franklin reveals the book’s epistolary format by writing, “Dear Son,” going on to admit that he’s made some mistakes in the past and to recollect that past is a way to relive it. By divulging his desire to “change some sinister Accidents & Events” (Franklin 3) the author indicates how important it is for his son to