Benjamin Franklin was born on January 17th, 1706 in Boston, Massachusetts. He was one of seventeen children born to Josiah Franklin and Abiah Folger. His father wanted him to attend school but did not have the money. Franklin attended for two years, but did not pass. At the age of twelve, he went to become an apprentice to his brother printing. When Franklin was 15 his brother James founded the first truly independent print shop in the colonies. When his brother was jailed for talking negatively about the governor, Franklin became a supporter of free speech and took over the print shop. When he was 17 he left for Philadelphia finding work in several print shops. When he found himself unsatisfied with printing he turned to a group of like minded
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His print shop became the first to publish for the german language. Franklin used the print shop as a device of education and awareness for colonists. His newspapers gave the colonists a sense of individuality and are credited with propelling the revolution. Ben Franklin was a powerful mind in philosophy, human interaction and invention and ingenuity. Franklin’s ideas and inventions changed history in the United States and the world. Of the many things Ben Franklin did in his life, one was being a major contributor to the American Revolution. His ideas of revolution are some of the first in the colonies. “In 1754, at a meeting of representatives in Albany, New York, Franklin proposed a plan for uniting the colonies under a National Congress.” -History.com Benjamin Franklin “Franklin and the revolution.” His ideas of a unified America began long before the revolution. His belief behind this showed, he is credited with the making of the first political cartoon in America. His cartoon, “Join or Die” -Pennsylvania Gazette, May 9, 1754, was published in his own newspaper and represented the colonies as a snake being cut into eight pieces. It symbolizes that if …show more content…
“People are still trying to figure out how a paunchy, bifocaled old man managed to get the French ladies in a flutter.”- Time Magazine “Why he was a Babe Magnet.” From a young age Franklin is said to be quite social and have a way with the ladies. Later in his life he does marry Deborah Franklin, they are married for 44 years. Their marriage was less than ideal, with Franklin's mischief and world travels Deborah remarries but returns to Franklin when he comes back from his travels. Being married didn’t stop Franklin from having his way with many young women. His desires were not as sexual as they may sound, though many of his recorded relationships were just flirtation, love letters or other things in a friendly manner. His social ways most likely helped him philosophize and interact with so many. “After his death in 1790 a statue of Ben was placed out front the Statehouse in Philadelphia. It was widely rumoured that Ben leered as wenches passed and every night he would climb down and make his way to the nearest pub.”- Chicago Tribune “Ben Franklin’s Dangerous Liaisons.” Even after Franklin’s death, his fascination with younger women was widely joked about. Benjamin Franklin’s social ideals may have been odd, but it possibly taught him to persuade and relate to other people and leave a positive impact on the
His print shop became the first to publish for the german language. Franklin used the print shop as a device of education and awareness for colonists. His newspapers gave the colonists a sense of individuality and are credited with propelling the revolution. Ben Franklin was a powerful mind in philosophy, human interaction and invention and ingenuity. Franklin’s ideas and inventions changed history in the United States and the world. Of the many things Ben Franklin did in his life, one was being a major contributor to the American Revolution. His ideas of revolution are some of the first in the colonies. “In 1754, at a meeting of representatives in Albany, New York, Franklin proposed a plan for uniting the colonies under a National Congress.” -History.com Benjamin Franklin “Franklin and the revolution.” His ideas of a unified America began long before the revolution. His belief behind this showed, he is credited with the making of the first political cartoon in America. His cartoon, “Join or Die” -Pennsylvania Gazette, May 9, 1754, was published in his own newspaper and represented the colonies as a snake being cut into eight pieces. It symbolizes that if …show more content…
“People are still trying to figure out how a paunchy, bifocaled old man managed to get the French ladies in a flutter.”- Time Magazine “Why he was a Babe Magnet.” From a young age Franklin is said to be quite social and have a way with the ladies. Later in his life he does marry Deborah Franklin, they are married for 44 years. Their marriage was less than ideal, with Franklin's mischief and world travels Deborah remarries but returns to Franklin when he comes back from his travels. Being married didn’t stop Franklin from having his way with many young women. His desires were not as sexual as they may sound, though many of his recorded relationships were just flirtation, love letters or other things in a friendly manner. His social ways most likely helped him philosophize and interact with so many. “After his death in 1790 a statue of Ben was placed out front the Statehouse in Philadelphia. It was widely rumoured that Ben leered as wenches passed and every night he would climb down and make his way to the nearest pub.”- Chicago Tribune “Ben Franklin’s Dangerous Liaisons.” Even after Franklin’s death, his fascination with younger women was widely joked about. Benjamin Franklin’s social ideals may have been odd, but it possibly taught him to persuade and relate to other people and leave a positive impact on the