Benjamin Franklin is often known as one of the Founding Father of the United States, or further a famous politician. However, people should know that he also was a scientist, an author, a printer, postmaster, inventor, civic activist and a diplomat. He owned a diverse talent. And whenever we discuss about talented people, it is always attractive. Franklin was not an exception, his life was totally full of interesting stories. Through his autobiography, we can know more about this great person. Despite
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
Benjamin Franklin was a man of many different labels, some were desirable but some were detrimental. He was known for things such as the creator of the lightning rod, the Franklin Stove, and also the Bifocals. People saw him as an essential politician and a leading activist in the development of the Declaration of Independence, and U.S Constitution. But Franklin sorta had a
Benjamin Franklin was a man who had attributed many contributions to society that have had eternal impressions. Some of these include the invention of the lightning rod, a urinary catheter, and bifocals. In conjunction with his many academic achievements, he was also one of the fundamental patrons’ in the making of the United States of America. “William Penn might have founded Philadelphia, but it’s Benjamin Franklin, who gave the city a civic identity, a communal soul, and a future,” (Tirdad Derakhshani)
king. The treasure Ben searches for started with the knights, which then led to the freemasons like Benjamin Franklin. The freemasons hid the treasure from the British during the American Revolution, but left clues for the treasure to be found later. Throughout the movie, Ben, Abigail, and Riley search for clues from history like the Declaration of Independence and inventions of Benjamin Franklin. When they find the enormous treasure at the end, it is filled with tons of ancient history artifacts
Jonathan Wong Mrs. Burke AP US History 17 April 2015 Research Paper: Benjamin Franklin Leadership is a trait that few people possess, but many are influenced by its powerful qualities. Leadership has been described by most accounts as the ability to unite a group under one common goal or task. This crucial quality is necessary in order to be remembered by many people. It is necessary when people around you need guidance, or a sense of direction. When people need guidance, they look to figures
Benjamin Franklin Who was he? In reading the Benjamin Franklin's Autobiography one can see the true character of a great man. But some may argue that this man, deep down inside, was not so great. Through out his book he touches on many aspects of his life. He lets the readers have a glimpse at what he was thinking and why he did things the way he did. Some critics do not agree that Franklin was such a noble man. They thought he might not have been telling his whole story, and that he was hiding
Benjamin Franklin is known as a founding father, a self-made man, and a genius by historians around the world. These descriptors can be attributed to the fact that, while he never had a strong formal education, Franklin challenged himself at every point of his life. He was full of curiosity, and had an unstoppable drive to succeed. In addition, Franklin’s autobiography, and many of his beliefs, still remain relevant today. James Dillon, in his article “A Wonder Based Approach to Life and Learning
According to History.com “More than 200 years after his death, Franklin remains one of the most celebrated figures in U.S. history. His image appears on the $100 bill, and towns, schools and businesses across America are named for him.” but what’s so special about Benjamin Franklin? In this modern age of technology it’s hard to imagine a day when people went without knowing the weather forecast or looking up a fresh recipe online. It’s even harder to imagine living without fire departments, hospitals
AUTOBIOGRAPHY 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