Benjamin Franklin's Presentation

Recognizing that so radical a change required popular approval, he proposed placing the new Constitution before the citizens in ratifying conventions created especially for that purpose. Madison's outstanding preparation, sharp mind, and flexibility in changing situations made him the undisputed leader of the Convention; he rose to address his colleagues at Philidelphia more than 150 times. He was a member of numerous committees, most importantly the Committees on Postponed Matters and Style, and he wrote the definitive notes of the Convention's deliberations. One delegate wrote of him, "Every person seems to acknowledge his greatness. He blends together the profound politician with the scholar.

Benjamin Franklin: He wanted the British to establish a colony along the Ohio River. He will be the principal landowner, and has made a fortune in the printing business. He was Pennsylvania’s unofficial ambassador to England, but he wasn’t in the inner circle of Parliament. He came from humble origins, but he remained a commoner to the nobility even though he was a very influential Enlightenment figure. After the Declaratory Act, he started to become disillusioned with Britain.

Today we are gonna be talking about Benjamin Franklin and the stuff he has helped with during the Revolutionary War.

After money, supplies, and soldiers began running low the Continental Congress chose Benjamin Franklin to negotiate a French alliance. Benjamin Franklin played many roles in the American Revolution had previously introduced the Albany plan which later became the groundwork in writing the Articles of Confederation (first constitution). He also testified against the Stamp Act and helped draft the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Later in 1776 he went to France as an American delegate and successfully got French help in the Revolutionary war effort.

Thirteen months later, Ben served on the committee that drafted the declaration of independence. He contributed to the Government by serving as a postmaster general, and took over the duties as a president of the Pennsylvania Constitutional Convention. James Madison was known as the Father of the United States Constitution, no other delegate was prepared for the Federal Convention in 1787 like he was. Alexander Hamilton served in the legislature in 1787, which got him chosen as one of the delegates to the Convention. He was at a disadvantage against the other delegates because of how small of a role he played in the debates. He did however end up as one of the three delegates from New York that signed the finished document. George Washington always had concerns for the country’s future, so he was never a fan of the convention because of humanity’s common failings, and he realized that many citizens suspected the convention would be merely a seizure of power from the states by an all powerful central government and he didn’t want to attend because he didn’t want to appear as the power grasping type of person.The U.S. Constitution called "a living document." Though it may seem like a dry piece of paper to you, it really is designed to live and grow as the nation

Benjamin Franklin’s most prominent contributions during the American Revolution were helping to draft the Declaration of Independence and successfully negotiating an alliance with France. In 1776, Franklin was on the five-member committee that helped craft the Declaration of Independence. Congress appointed Congress members John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, Robert Livingston, and Thomas Jefferson to the committee on independence. Their task was to write a document to explain the action of declaring independence in terms relevant to Americans and Europeans alike. Jefferson received the assignment of writing the first draft of the document. Though everyone else such as Benjamin Franklin, helped to write and revise the Declaration. Although Benjamin was sick with gout at the time of the drafting, he still managed to make revisions.

Miss Polly Baker was a mother to five kids who were all born without being married to any of the kid’s fathers. The bench was making her pay fines for her actions and letting the men walk away without any repercussions. Although she made great points that make sense in today’s world, this wasn’t the puritan way in this day in history. Benjamin Frankin is the original author of this speech as it is a fictional character. Franklin didn’t completely believe in the puritan ways so, writing this helped him go against some of the outrageous laws. I choose to write about “The Speech of Miss Polly Baker”. I think the speech she gives to the judges shows how much of the world has changed since this time in the 1700’s. Miss Polly Baker really showed how flawed the system was back then. Even though todays system is still flawed, this speech showed how corrupt it was back in Benjamin Franklin’s time. The speech also displays how much gender inequality there was. I believe this short speech has shown us how far this old corrupt system has evolved into something more equal for both genders relating to having kids without marriage.

The constitutional convention and the constitution was the start to revolutionizing the way our country would run. In this historic moment there were 55 delegates that put their mark and opinions into the creation of the Constitution of the United States. Although all 55 delegates had a part in the creation some had more of an influence in creating the main frame work of the constitution. One of the most prominent men in the creation was James Wilson, a strong advocate of democracy. Other than James Madison, Wilson’s ideas were greatly acknowledged by the other delegates. He was a strong supporter for the independence of the colonies from British rule and was one of the delegates who did not want to just amend the Articles of Confederation, but make a whole new constitution focusing on other greater principles.

Then there was Alexander Hamilton who supported the ratification of the constitution as well, he contributed the Hamilton plan to the convention, signed the finished document,

His feeling on the necessity of free speech was not taken lightly. Although he didn't take part in any main committees on the Constitution, his influence was certainly present. Benjamin Franklin always spoke his mind on any topic that came up during the Constitutional Convention, stating what he believed would make the perfect democracy. Benjamin Franklin Even though everything that was agreed upon, Benjamin Franklin didn’t approve but got outvoted for some of these issues.

Franklin did many things in the Constitutional Convention. Franklin was was the oldest to sign the constitution. He wanted some rights that he felt like was needed.

If I could have dinner with any revolutionary it would be Benjamin Franklin. Franklin was one of the 5 founders of The United States. He was also one of the 5 founding fathers to negotiate the Treaty of Paris after the war. Benjamin Franklin was known as an author, entrepuner, politician and a representive for England and France. He had a passion for technology; he invented stoves, bifocals, lighting rod, and swim fin at the age of 11 years old, and glass harmonicas. However, he was the founder and co founder of University of Pennsylvania. During our conversations I would find intersecting facts about him and things we have in common. While eating a delicious dinner I would discuss with him his experience back then and if he had the chance

Benjamin Franklin is revered by Americans as one of its most revered and adored founding fathers. For foreigners, Benjamin Franklin became the very icon of America, not only because he was accomplished, but because he was a new man, a man that could only have been made in America. Franklin came to be seen as the embodiment of American values.

Finally, Benjamin Franklin was a big influence was because he was a big part of the Declaration of Independence. The Declaration of Independence was a document that the Second Continental Congress sent to King George about

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin is a detailed account of the illustrious experiences of Benjamin Franklin. Though the cultural differences in writing has changed since the 18th century one can learn a lot about one of America’s greatest forefathers through this book. It accounts for Franklin’s life when he was born January 17th, 1706 till the year 1757. Unfortunately, he died in 1790 and was never able to finish his autobiography. However, the book thoroughly details the early life of Benjamin Franklin.