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    religion, or another fashion, the United States has been molded by the actions of numerous individuals of the past. Three highly influential individuals of seventeenth century America were Abigail Adams, the second first lady of United States; Benjamin Franklin, an innovator and political powerhouse; and Olaudah Equiano, a slave that acquired his freedom and went on to write an autobiography of his journey. Abigail Adams “Abigail Adams became one of the

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    changing? Ben Franklin made many of these important inventions. Cugnot also had an important invention. There were many other essential inventions and inventors that have influenced our lives today. Benjamin Franklin is a well known inventor of the 1700s. Born in 1706, Ben Franklin was the most influential inventor of the 1700s. Franklin is best known for pointing the lightning rod conductor. He also invented the bifocal glasses, and the glass harmonica. Benjamin had also invented the Franklin stove. It

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    development fluctuate and contrast among the general population of the eighteenth century given its religion and methods of living. This contrast can clearly be seen within the values of the Puritans and those of founding father and political theorist, Benjamin

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    Ben Franklin; a genius in an abundant of areas, not just one or two: science, literature, politics, invention, people skills and leadership are all areas in which he was the authority. He was not a genius for hire, He had principals and worked to change the things he deemed important. He changed the world (10). Born in Colonial Boston in 1706. Ben was 1 of 17 children. His father Josiah, a soap and candle maker, married Abiah Folger, Ben was there 15th child, and last son. Ben earned his primary

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    mostly in the eighteenth century. Benjamin Franklin was one of the many people to discover new outcomes in science experiments, take part of important historical events in the newborn America and was the main reason why America evolved as an Independent Nation today. The thirteen colonies was ruled by the British in the eighteenth century. These colonies were located along the eastern coast of America. The colonies started at New Hampshire and ended in Georgia. Benjamin was born on January 6, 1706,

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    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

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    the Natives. Instead more mischief continues and conflict between the Natives and colonists increase. The establishment of a biased opinion still sits in the hearts of the colonists, however on Franklin’s account there is a change. For instance, Franklin describes the culture of the Natives as “honorable,” something totally different as

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    Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin was born on January 17, 1706 in Boston, MA. And died on April 17, 1790. During his 84 years of life he accomplished many things. Such as various inventions and the fall of the British monarchy. Though he was a hero in many different ways, he was also a very sinful person. Ben’s most famous times of his life was during his political career. He started his political career as the Speaker of the Pennsylvania Assembly between May 1764 and October 1764. He was also

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    Benjamin Franklin’s plan for self-improvement was quite a complex one. He knew that he had certain areas of work in his life that he wanted to better. Among these areas were temperance, silence, order, resolution, frugality, industry, sincerity, justice, moderation, cleanliness, tranquility, chastity, and humility. His take on silence was to, “Speak not but what may benefit others or yourself; avoid trifling conversation.” For tranquility; it was, “Be not disturbed at trifles, or at accidents common

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    major philanthropist to American society (Curcio 1). Ford’s story is the American Dream. Without going through the obstacles Ford faced he may not have been able to prosper as much as he did. He was born into the poor middle class, just like Benjamin Franklin, where he was stuck on the farm. He would have stayed a farmer his whole life if he did not have the drive of tinkering with mechanics under his belt. “From the moment Ford was a boy he knew farming for the rest of his life was not going to be

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