beneficial events in American history is the California Gold Rush. The Gold Rush started in 1848 when it was discovered that California Rivers harbored gold inside them. This attracted many Americans across the United States, thus causing a massive migration to California. People from across the nation put their lives on hold in hopes of striking gold in California. For many, the journey took months and the risk of death was steadily present. Dangers were everywhere- from Native American attacks to getting…

Killian Miller History 201 PLACE PROFESSOR 'S NAME HERE 28 September 2014 Benjamin Franklin: American Innovator Few names are more monumental in American history than that of Benjamin Franklin. His legacy has stood the test of time, mainly because Franklin’s achievements were unprecedented for the time in which he lived. An integral figure of the American Enlightenment, Franklin was (and still is) wildly popular, due to the magnitude and frequency of his discoveries and his consistent undertakings…

for freedom was the diplomatic travels of Benjamin Franklin. His travels to England and France set the foundation for the dealings in foreign diplomacy that are still in effect today. Without Benjamin Franklin's wisdom, knowledge and courage to address Kings and Parliament on the behalf of the colonies, the American government, as we know it would not exist. Benjamin was born January 17, 1706 in Boston, Massachusetts the 15th of 17 children. His father, Josiah Franklin was a soap and candle maker…

Top of Form Benjamin Franklin There is no doubt that Benjamin Franklin is one of the greatest Founding Fathers, if not one of the greatest Americans ever to have lived. Franklin racked up numerous accolades throughout his 84 year life span and is also the only Founding Father to sign the Declaration of Independence, the Treaty of Peace with Great Britain, and the United States Constitution. As a man who came from humble beginnings, Franklin is the embodiment of a “self-made man.” An incredibly driven…

In the autobiography of Benjamin Franklin, “The First American”, Franklin wrote about his experiences from his life as one of the first Americans. Benjamin Franklin was born on January 17, 1706 in Boston, Massachusetts to Josiah and Abiah Franklin. He was the fifteenth of seventeen children and was the youngest son. Growing up, he joined school to become a minister, but he soon learned of his love for reading and writing and dropped out. By the age of twelve, Benjamin became an apprentice to his…

Provide loyalty to country, thyself, or family? These are the important questions Benjamin Franklin, William Franklin and George Hewes asked themselves during the years prior to the American Revolution and influenced their political and personal actions henceforth. The American colonists and British were a politically divided population during the 1770’s. British subjects were separated by their support of three political principles, supporting independence from Britain, the Patriots, remaining with…

In the first part of American history, a very important person that contributed a great deal of findings and discoveries along with major political involvement was Benjamin Franklin. He is a very popular historical figure, known by Americans as one of the most influential founding fathers and also known by the English and French as a respected diplomat. Many people nowadays fail to remember how intelligent and successful he really was and how he accomplished all he could through hard work and passion…

Cultural Activity When doing research I found that Benjamin Rush was the father of the American Psychiatry from 1745 to 1813. Rush claimed that “the cause of madness is seated primarily in the blood vessels of the brain” and that mental derangement occurs because the brain is “overcharged” with blood. Also, I researched that Rush had a “Negritude”. In 1797, Rush declared that blacks suffered from a disease called negritude. This he claimed derived from leprosy and caused the skin to be dark and…

In the American revolution, several men and women made great sacrifices for the liberty of the thirteen American colonies from British tyranny. Men and women of different walks of life gave their contributions in the forms of literature, propositions, and even their lives. One of these men was Benjamin Franklin. Benjamin Franklin’s life was intertwined with that of America’s life. The more notable of his works is his printed items such as “Join or die”, The Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution…

Ben Franklin’s autobiography is a prime example of the American Dream. He starts life in a large family and is sent to find work fairly early. He grows into an educated, humble, and honorable man. Through his work in printing and writing he develops a formidable business and makes some money. Throughout his life he focuses greatly on achieving perfection, but finds that is not very practical, however it does lead him to happiness. He wrote this autobiography as a path, to live a life of virtue…