Franklin influenced the Revolutionary War in several ways, for example he worked to smooth tensions; he was constantly speaking out publicly apposing the unnecessary acts, Finally helping create the Peace Treaty of Paris. Franklin was often on both sides trying to help all, " worked to smooth over tensions between, Britain and America" ( Edgenuity 7 ). He gave both America and Britain pointers so a war would not develop. He spoke out publicly against the unnecessary acts. "…
Franklin Saves the Peace In Franklin Saves the Peace By Thomas Fleming the thesis was how Benjamin Franklin helped to save the peace and how it resulted in the American independence. “Benjamin Franklin was the American, ambassador to France,” (75). Benjamin Franklin was a great negotiator which allowed him to work so well with the British. He also knew how to analyze situations well and figure out the best option as he did better than anyone else.…
Franklin helped the Colonial American Revolution during the 1700’s. He was one of the greatest enlightened thinkers of his time. He supported the idea of Deist by believing natural laws and a God. In 1772 Franklin sent letters about Massachusetts Governor Thomas Hutchinson to America. These letters called for help from Britain for a restriction in the colonist rights.…
He was so respected that he was appointed to draft the Declaration of Independence along with Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, Robert R. Livingston and Roger Sherman. Even after all of this constant laboring and risk-taking, his dedication to america prevailed. After the Revolutionary war began, he served as the head of the board of war and ordinance, which oversaw the Continental congress. He stood by america up until the very end of the war,…
Francis Marion: The Swamp Fox Parker Topham Mountain View High School The American Revolution was a time when great heroes were born. Heroes like George Washington, Paul Revere, and Samuel Adams. Another hero, although a little less well known, but still very important, was Francis Marion.…
Benjamin Franklin was born on January 17th, 1706 in Boston, Massachusetts. At 17 years old he ran away from Boston to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as a fugitive. This was due to the fact that he spoke against the government saying, "Without freedom of thought there can be no such thing as wisdom and no such thing as public liberty without freedom of speech. " Later in life Franklin was known for his anti-oppressive government views.…
sasha Salazazr 4 Dinner with a Legend Benjamin Franklin was once one of the smartest and most influential person of his time, Benjamin Franklin was one of our founding fathers a man who led us to a new era and united us all as a country. Benjamin had more than one occupation but succeeded as a writer and a scientist. Mr. .Franklin was an intellectual man whose inventions are still used in present day, Mr. Franklin unknowingly had a great impact in our lives, and Mr. Franklin was involved with politics and was very influential. He was an Ambassador for America in Britain aiding the colonies. Benjamin Franklin was and remains a very important figure in the history of the United…
He was an important part in history He was an good negotiator Benjamin Franklin didn't get struck lightning He made the hospital Helped father with his family business candle making Spent money earned on boo…
Andrew Carnegie was an important United States businessman in the late 1800's and early 1900's born in Scotland in 1835. At age 13 he immigrated to the United States with his family looking for better opportunities. Carnegie found the idea of the Bessemer Process and decided to expand on the idea to make steel in a faster less expensive way. With his ideas the United States was able to expand. Although his ideas may have made a change how the United States industrialized some of his business tactics were not as good.…
In 1754 Benjamin Franklin published in one of his most prominent newspapers; Join, Or Die: America’s first political cartoon showed a snake cut into eighths. It encouraged that the former 13 colonies unite together against British rule. In 1775 Benjamin Franklin served in the Second Continental Congress during the American Revolution. Later John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Roger Sherman, Robert R. Livingston and Benjamin Franklin helped in drafting the Declaration of Independence. The Treaty of Paris that ended the Revolutionary War (1775-1783) was negotiated by Benjamin Franklin in 1783.…
Benjamin Franklin Born in Boston, Massachusetts on January 17, 1706 to Josiah and Abiah Franklin, Benjamin Franklin would grow up to be one of the most well known Americans in history. Benjamin was extremely intelligent as a child, he even taught himself to read. His father, a soap maker who had come to the Americas from Ecton, England in 1683, had planned for his tenth and youngest son to study at Harvard and work in the clergy. Ben was sent to different schools, but only for a couple of years because of difficulties with money.…
Benjamin Franklin There are many individuals who were important to the American Revolution, both in the lead up to, and the war that followed the schism between Great Britain and her colonies in America. Few individuals had as great an impact on American thought and identity during the revolution as Benjamin Franklin. He lived a life that that in many ways seems larger than life and showed the potential for what Americans could become and has been considered to be the “First American” (Benjamin Franklin, n.d.). Benjamin Franklin touched upon every aspect of revolutionary American life. He was an inventor, a militia soldier, a volunteer firefighter, an author, a publisher, a bookkeeper, the list goes on and on.…
From an early age Benjamin Franklin was very interested in politics and government. Due to this, he was a firm believer in civic duty and public service. Benjamin Franklin was a great example of a citizen who does their…
Emma Sticklen Porter English 2, Pre-AP/GT-3 29 January 2018 Fahrenheit 451 Allusions Research 1. Allusion/Type : Juan Ramon Jimenez/ Literature A. Quote: “If they give you ruled paper, Write the other way” (Bradbury XVII). B. Explanation:…
Benjamin Franklin believed that every person can become more wealthy, healthy, and wise through hard work and self discipline. I believe in his belief because it doesn’t matter how difficult or easy it is to accomplish a goal; at the end of the day, what counts is the satisfaction of the work and experience a person puts into it. Franklin didn’t favor luck or opportunities, but instead became successful through hard work. Franklin was many things such as an author, inventor, scientist, and a printer.…