Ben Franklin Ben Franklin became famous for being a scientist, an inventor, a statesman, a printer, a philosopher, and a librarian. Today, we honor Ben Franklin as one of the men who founded America and as one of America's greatest citizens. Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston on January 17, 1706. He was the tenth son of soap maker, Josiah Franklin. Though Ben only had one year of schooling he was educated and loved to read and write. He worked as an apprentice to his brother, James, who was a
Ben Franklin Benjamin Franklin was one of the most influential people in American history. Franklin was born on January 17, 1706, in a small town in Boston. Benjamin was one of ten children. His father, Josiah was a candle and soap maker, and his mother Abiah Folger was a homemaker. When Benjamin was only twelve years old he signed his identures so that he could apprentice under his brother, working at a printing press. Here he worked for his brother James for over nine years. Benjamin
many profound people. Benjamin Franklin is one of these people. His
WRITING ASSIGNMENT: Ben Franklin Quotes: Choose five from the book, re-copy them in their entirety, and write in three or four sentences PER QUOTE why you chose it as one of your five (what appeals to you about it, etc.) and how you feel it applies directly to your life/experience. A Pair of good Ears will drain dry an hundred Tongues This quote applies directly to my experience since I am a person who is on the quiet side and tends to spend a lot of time in my own thoughts. In conversation and
“3 can keep a secret if two are dead” Ben Franklin. In year 1731 Ben Franklin opened one of the world's first public library in it really helped people who wanted a book but was too much money. Ben also wanted to help others by his marvelous inventions. Ben was very selfless so he helped others as much as he could. Ben was one of the volunteers to become a firefighter and one of his inventions helped with being one. Ben invented bigify glasses that made others see things from far away and close
Have you ever wondered what life would be without the invention of electricity Ben Franklin was able to change history by becoming one of the pioneers of numerous invention. One of Ben Franklin famous quotes is “ Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing”. It is amazing to think about the childhood of Ben Franklin. Ben was born on January 17, 1706 in boston, massachusetts. He started to read the bible when he was 5 years old his parents name are Josiah, and Abaya. His parents
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
today. Many of the most significant events in American history could not have been possible without the help or involvement of this man. This report is being written about one of the men responsible for America’s success today. His name is Benjamin Franklin. This report will explain a lot of the significant events
Although many of the authors we have read exhibit many characteristics that are common to Americans, it seems that Ben Franklin and Ralph Waldo Emerson were the best examples of the quintessential American. Although Franklin and Emerson have rather different points of views, both are largely motivated by self-determination. Emerson believed in self-reliance and non-conformity, but He and Franklin shared what is largely important to all Americans, versatility. In “The American Scholar” Emerson writes, “he
Ben Franklin Ben Franklin is one of the most dynamic figures in the history of America. As a philosopher, scientist, writer, inventor, diplomat, and more he had far reaching effects on America and the world both in his time and today. Franklin was one of the first people to recognize himself as "American" and distinguish the people of the new nation as something more than British colonists. As an American, Franklin sought to improve the country through the creation of institutions and the