Ben Franklin written by Edmund S. Morgan, provides highly detailed information on
Benjamin Frankin’s life. Each chapter talks about different times and accomplishments throughout his life. In Chapter one, Morgan provides us with what Franklin did as a kid growing up, and what he was like. Morgan writes, “[...][A] muscular young man, about five feet nine or ten, full of the energies-physical, intellectual, and sexual-of youth...he enjoys a form of exercise that few people of his time dared to try: he swims, and he is good at it,” (Morgan, 2-3). Chapter one provides examples of why I agree the quote. For example, while America was trying to gain its independence, “[...]Franklin was in Paris, winning the alliance that secured American independence,” (Morgan, 27). Franklin was such a popular and influential man that during the revolution, he was sent overseas to Paris to make an alliance. Also, he was a great ruler in the eyes of many, however did not have much of an interest holding public office. …show more content…
Like others in his time, he gathered in coffee houses and inns, sat down for food and drink, and talked with friends. Every Monday he would go to the George and Vulture inn and socialize. Morgan says, “It must have been agreeable to him to talk with Whigs, who had ideas about government similar to his own,” (Morgan, 113). Chapter four also talks about his writings and influence on others. A group called the Paxton Boys killed innocent Indians and were planning on killing about 140 more Christian Indians who moved to Philadelphia for protection. In response to this, Franklin, “[...]published an account of the massacres, denouncing the perpetrators,” (Morgan, 131). Also, he led a group to resist the mob rule. This shows how popular and powerful Franklin 's writings were across the colonies. Chapter four discusses a part of Franklin’s social life, and also his influence with his
Benjamin Frankin’s life. Each chapter talks about different times and accomplishments throughout his life. In Chapter one, Morgan provides us with what Franklin did as a kid growing up, and what he was like. Morgan writes, “[...][A] muscular young man, about five feet nine or ten, full of the energies-physical, intellectual, and sexual-of youth...he enjoys a form of exercise that few people of his time dared to try: he swims, and he is good at it,” (Morgan, 2-3). Chapter one provides examples of why I agree the quote. For example, while America was trying to gain its independence, “[...]Franklin was in Paris, winning the alliance that secured American independence,” (Morgan, 27). Franklin was such a popular and influential man that during the revolution, he was sent overseas to Paris to make an alliance. Also, he was a great ruler in the eyes of many, however did not have much of an interest holding public office. …show more content…
Like others in his time, he gathered in coffee houses and inns, sat down for food and drink, and talked with friends. Every Monday he would go to the George and Vulture inn and socialize. Morgan says, “It must have been agreeable to him to talk with Whigs, who had ideas about government similar to his own,” (Morgan, 113). Chapter four also talks about his writings and influence on others. A group called the Paxton Boys killed innocent Indians and were planning on killing about 140 more Christian Indians who moved to Philadelphia for protection. In response to this, Franklin, “[...]published an account of the massacres, denouncing the perpetrators,” (Morgan, 131). Also, he led a group to resist the mob rule. This shows how popular and powerful Franklin 's writings were across the colonies. Chapter four discusses a part of Franklin’s social life, and also his influence with his