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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

The idea of the American dream has been ever-present, since the earliest days of American history. Escaping the corruption and persecution of their homelands, migrants held great hopes and expectations that America was their promised land full of freedom and opportunity, in which any man could call into being his own rags to riches tale. Despite America’s proclamation of freedom, liberty, and justice for all, these terms undeniably hold a very different meaning among different communities. So different

2016 Abstract Caterpillar Incorporated has been providing innovative customer solutions for over 90 years - from the track-type tractor that gave us our Caterpillar name, to the diesel engine, the elevated sprocket, the hybrid excavator and more. Benjamin Holt builds his first steam traction engine tractor in 1890. The Holt Manufacturing Company and C. L. Best Tractor Co. are merged to form the Caterpillar Tractor Co. In 1951 Caterpillar introduces its first self-propelled wheel tractor-scraper. Caterpillar

Volumes of scholastic literature, circulated history books, and an array of multiple sources acknowledge Frances’ contributory role in the success of the American Revolution. Prior to discussing their role in the American Revolution, it is important to mention their historical past in the colonies in order to understand why they intervened on behalf of the continentals. Frances’ historical past in the 13 colonies is filled with humiliation and resentment due to their defeat against Great Britain

Throughout the years, a copious amount of authors have had a substantial impact on the opinions and decisions of numerous persons in American history. Arguably one of the most influential writers in history, Thomas Paine, a brutally candid writer with firm beliefs, was a well-liked and illustriously influential Patriot writer during the American Revolution. Nonetheless, after the revolution Paine published various books that, due his brutally honest tone and chosen subjects, were controversial,

Daniel Soto Mr. Sandoe AP US History Period I 21 September 2014 American Identity and Unity during the Colonial Period prior to the Revolution By the eve of the American Revolution, the colonists had unknowingly developed an identity that was neither English nor American but was instead a mixture of the two. The American side of this new identity can be seen in the religious freedom that was promoted in the colonies, their self-governance, and their quasi-independence from Britain when it came to

focused around establishing the American identity , and has also served as a means to address social issues that have plagues American society. The three authors that are representative of these ideals are the following; Hector De St John Crevecoeur Benjamin Franklin, and Hannah Foster. These authors represent different perspectives on American issues, ranging from revolutionary era america, women’s rights, and also establishing a set of values that represent the American Identity. At a time where the

The late 1600s to the late 1700s was the nascent stage of colonial America. The first settlers were trying hard to get a foothold in this new land. Religion played the important role. The settlers who had come here were the Puritan Protestant Christian who believed in rigid principles. But soon with time people started to question this version of God, that was preached by the early Puritans. The world was not yet ready for atheism, but it was surely ready to question the scripture and the old philosophy

illustrative technique that political cartoonist use to display a message to the viewers about government, world affairs, and politics. In 1754, publishers of the Pennsylvania Gazette published the first political cartoon illustrated by Benjamin Franklin (West, par. 1). Benjamin Franklin used his first political cartoon, titled Join or Die, to gain support from the colonies for the Crown’s war against the French (West, par. 1). Since the 1700s, illustrators use political cartoons as a medium to display political

Revolution, many rationalist rose to prominence and importance in a quest for a new type of government that would break away from the chains of tyranny. Although not as well known as other Rationalist writers / speakers such as Thomas Jefferson or Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Paine is the most persuasive Rationalist writer / speaker as he appeals to the common man, his use of emotional passages to prove a factual point, and his reliance on imagery that evokes strong emotion . Thomas Paine’s style and