Benjamin Franklin's Return To Paris

As a response to the acts, many examples of propaganda materialized in the press. In 1765, Newspaper masthead printed a propaganda claiming that the the hope of resurrection was expiring, and that they were ‘dollar-less’ (Document H). The colonists were furious with the overbearing British rule and needed a way to secure loyal supporters. Propaganda served a crucial role in this aspect because it was accessible to everyone and very convincing. However, this resulted in a negative effect and caused bitterness between the American colonies and Britain. The new taxations angered the colonists. As Benjamin Franklin said in his letter to John Hughs, “As to the Stamp Act, tho we purpose doing our Endeavour to get it repeal’d in which I am sure you would concur with us, yet the Success is uncertain” (Document G). The acts such as the Stamp act and Intolerable acts led to boycotting and many revolts, the most famous being the Boston Tea Party. Although the colonists did not want to be taxed either way, they especially refused taxation without representation. With all these taxes, it is understandable that the Colonists wanted to rebel, leading the to the American Revolution and their independence.

Benjamin Franklin’s Autobiography is an inspiring tale of his personal, as well as public achievement throughout his life. Franklin’s life embodies the exemplary model of a life composed of discipline, self-reliance and self improvement. From his humble beginnings as an apprentice candle and soap maker in his father’s business to a successful business man, author, philosopher, civil activist, politician scientist, inventor, and diplomat, above all Benjamin Franklin was, and still is, an American Icon and truly a pioneer of the American Dream.

The Continental Army’s choice of George Washington as their leader of the continental army was critical in ensuring the United States’ victory. While many in the colonies wanted freedom from Britain that was not the case for everyone. Individuals’ motives were largely location dependant. The Battle of Saratoga proved to be pivotal in ensuring the United States’ victory against British forces.

This led to augmented disputes between Britain and the colonists over their relationship and colonists' rights. In 1650, the first laws passed were called the Navigation Laws, which tried to enforce mercantilism, an economic philosophy created by Britain to ensure that the colonies subsided to benefit them. In later years, Britain levied taxes such as the Stamp Act to pay for the troops and naval ships needed to protect the expanded colonies. This act taxed over fifty everyday items such as playing cards, newspapers, and licenses, and led to the well-known slogan, "No taxation without representation." In a letter written by Ben Franklin while in London to John Hughs of the American colonies, Franklin explains why he thinks it is best to abolish Stamp Act. People are beginning to resent Britain because of this new tax, but Franklin knows that being loyal to the crown is the wisest choice. He feels this will keep the colonies safe as they cannot protect themselves from the Indians or other threats, such as the French or other European colonial powers. As a reaction to this act, the political cartoon in Document H shows the colonists' anger toward the Stamp Act. They think their rights are "expiring," and want a new life with better rights. Problems between the former allies were continuing to rise. The British repealed the Stamp Act but replaced it with

In 1776, the Continental Congress sent diplomat Benjamin Franklin, along with Silas Deane and Arthur Lee, to France to secure a formal alliance. France ended up helping the early Americans by providing military troops, naval forces and a great deal of money. France's support deepened after the Americans beat the British in the October 1777 Battle of Saratoga, proving themselves committed to independence and worthy of a formal alliance. This help from the French gave the support the colonist needed to continue on with the war. Gave the colonist a fighting chance. King Louis XVI approved funding money to the American colonists only four days after Franklin and his comrades requested it. During the Revolution, France sent an estimated 12,000 soldiers and 32,000 sailors to the American war effort, the most famous of the troops was the Marquis of Lafayette. He had become a good friend with American commander in chief, George

Benjamin Franklin loved Great Britain, but he also had a soft spot in his heart for the colonies. He never wanted to give up on the English government because he thought it was one of the better free ones. He started to turn towards the colonies side, after Parliament humiliated him and classified him as a traitor because he tried to explain to them why the colonies resisted the Stamp Act. Once he was a patriot, he decided to go to France with his grandsons as a diplomat to influence the French to join the war against Britain. And he did very well there. The people of France loved his theories and thoughts about the world, calling him a “modern thinker”. He would spend time at dinner parties and salons to help gain the favor of the French in less formal locations. His opinions affected the French so much that it help pave the way for the French Revolution. The Revolutionary War would have never been won if Franklin would not have influenced the people of France the way he did. Although he had sided with colonies he still wanted the colonies and Great Britain to be friendly to one another, he even said he had wanted the British to be the protecting mother of her young country overseas so they could benefit from each other. (Ben Franklin :: biography) Benjamin Franklin died as one of the most influential people in the revolutionary war, affecting people from Europe to the

With Benjamin Franklin’s ambition to see one day the glorious English Empire shifted to North America, specifically in Pennsylvania and to get rid of the proprietors, he envisages a single community that will embody Englishmen only. For that reason, Franklin is against massive immigration of Germans and the presence of African slaves which will fade the identity of a perfect English Empire. He becomes more optimistic of his vision when the Crown appoints him in 1753 as a postmaster at Williamsburg. Despite all the failures that he encounters from not passing solutions such as colonial union and the Albany Plan, Franklin still maintains his degree of confidence and loyalty to the mother country. Closer to his dream, he has been selected in

France helped the colonies. While, Benjamin Franklin was in France getting the treaty of alliance signed. The treaty of alliance claimed France and America allies against Great Britain. Between 1778-1782 the French provided troops, uniforms, ammunition and naval support. During the war French sent 12,000 troops and 32,000 sailors to help the Americans. The most famous soldier was Marquis de Lafayette who became a good friend with George Washington.

The Stamp act started in 1765. The Stamp act also used taxes. The most used thing they had to pay taxes on, was paper goods. When the American heard of this, they did

If he would have chosen Britain over France, the French would no longer be an ally and trade would be cut off, same with the British. The country is too young and still has to pay its debts from the American Revolution, which is why they do not want to cut off their trade and lose profit.. Staying neutral also protected the Americans safety by not getting anyone killed. Another war will only crush America even more. If Washington would have chosen a side, Americans wouldn’t be safe. Washington’s decision was the best for the people because it protected the citizens’ safety and helped prevent major debt from a lack of trade. Saying this, Washington protected the rights of the people. George Washington also protected the rights of the people by his speech about the Whiskey Rebellion. The Whiskey Rebellion was a rebellion against the tax on ALL liqueur lead by farmers and distillers in Western Pennsylvania . This tax was issued by Hamilton to help pays its debts from the Revolutionary

It is 1789 and France is raging with war and riots that deteriorate the Government of France. A cabinet meeting is held in New York City. The Cabinet must come forth and make a decision on how to react to the explosion of war in France.Washington and his advisors’ Jefferson, Hamilton, and the rest of the Cabinet construct a meeting to discuss how to help France. Jefferson yells, “They are our allies and we must help them” while Hamilton and Washington are scared for an uprising in the states. They eventually decide to stay neutral. This is bad decision making, bias towards Hamilton and his inability to make tough decisions because we should have given assistance to France. George Washington was an ineffective leader because of his bias towards

Then a few years later, the British created the Stamp Act. The Stamp Act was a law that forced all colonists to pay a tax for every printed paper. It didn’t matter what they were about, but they required a stamp for it. They had to pay for legal documents, bills, contracts, will, advertisements, and even playing cards. The British said they were paying off the debt left over from France.

To help pay off their debt, England scheduled the initiation of the Stamp Act, which placed a tax on fifty different documents, on November 1, 1765 (Gale Par. 2; Brindell 13). This act was to put a tax “upon every paper commonly called a pamphlet and upon every newspaper” (Copeland 193). Because the Stamp Act was an internal tax, which meant this tax law was only enforced in America, this made the colonists even

After the beginning of the war in the summer of 1775, America entered the revolution at a distinct disadvantage. England was one of the most powerful countries with one of the most renowned militaries in the world. On the other hand, America’s army was developed just before the war, so it wasn’t very well trained. In the first two years of the war, it was shown that England was the stronger of the two armies. Benjamin Franklin set voyage oversees in France trying to secure an alliance with them. France said they would only agree to an alliance if they could be sure the colonies would win the war. However, at this point, England could almost taste the victory.

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.