Benjamin Franklin's Impact On Our World

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Did you know Ben was born in a town called Milkstreet Bosten.Benjamin Franklin was born in january 17 1706 he died 1790. In this paper you will learn about Benjamin Franklin and how he made an impact on our world with other interesting facts.In this paper you will learn about his family and childhood. He was born in a small house. Josiah Franklin [his dad] was a candle maker. Josiah had 17 children Ben was the 15th. Ben had made many inventions that influenced us.

did you know Benjamin Franklin invented an instrument? He invented the first american musical instrument and he called the armonica. He made his own alphebet. He had 13 virtues that he lived his life by. Ben lead an exciting life that included varius facts. “We are all born ignorant but one must work to remain stupid.” “There is never a good war or a bad peace.” “In this world nothing is certain but death and taxes .”
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