Aretha Franklin

Early Life in England At first glance the town of Thetford, located 60 miles northeast of London, might not look like much, but it is actually the birthplace of one of the most influential people in the American Revolution: Thomas Paine. On January 29, 1737 a baby boy was born to Joseph and Frances Paine. At the time no one knew what the boy would grow up to be, and no one would know for another 36 years! But the first 36 years of his life were marked by failure and tragedy, until he moved to…

The things that connect the English colonies to their superiors, Britain, was that being ruled by the parliament and the British King. The way the king ruled and his laws were not up to par for the colonists because of his dictatorship and unjustly taxations. The simple thought of the English being ruled by an island that they could not even see and they also had very poor communication with. Between this and lack of the king being able to overlook the colonies, did not do justice for neither…

society is the ultimate goal. The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin provides an insight on Franklin’s inventions, writings, and practices that molded him to the perfect American man. Although Franklin was a tremendous intellectual he was unlike any other human being he was gifted at birth, therefore, during his autobiography it was hard to relate to his story while he preaches to the “normal” citizens. In the autobiography, Benjamin Franklin conveys a list of virtues that he seemed to believe…

Although Franklin is often remembered as a very important and influential Founding Father of America, the contributions of Benjamin Franklin to America were not only in the government, but before he became a good diplomat, Franklin was a writer, printer, postmaster, and inventor. In his days that he was alive, Franklin became one of the most popular figures in the new world. His kite test or experiment with a key as well as his assistant, which proved that there is electricity is with in…

The American Revolution was a war that started in 1775 and last until 1783. The armed conflict was fought between Great Britain and the thirteen colonies over the colonies statement of liberty. Initially, the American Revolution was provoked by the principle of equality, but as the colonists gained insight equality came to be seen as not enough and colonists started demanding liberty. The thirteen colonies experienced several events that ultimately led to the American Revolution. After the…

Benjamin Franklin was called in front officials and admonished for an hour. He alone took the wrath that should have been directed at the defiant colonist in America. Things continue to decline somewhat for Ben Franklin. After living in Europe for twenty years he leaves and never returns. Once he has returned to America, Franklin reaches out to his only son. William Franklin is a Torrie, a supporter of the crown, and wants not part of his father. Despite these setback, Ben Franklin helps…

The American Revolution marked a period of change in the thoughts and beliefs of the colonist. The roots of the Revolution began with a fundamental shift in the way the colonists viewed their place in the world in a political and religious manner. This type of change in religious and political thinking had occurred before throughout history. Each time this change in people’s fundamental thoughts and beliefs arose, it caused sweeping reforms in the places that it occurred. An example of this was…

The autobiography of Benjamin Franklin explains the life of this amazing man in history. I this autobiography it focuses on the revolution years as one may expect to learn from this biography about Benjamin Franklin’s; origins, family and all the decisions and events that lead him to become the grandfather of the American nation. Due to the deep description of the situations that Benjamin Franklin went through and the different cities that he visited in this autobiography, draws a visual idea of…

Benjamin Franklin had a profound effect on his community, the city of Philadelphia, our nation and people all over the world. He is often believed to be one of the most prolific authors and contributors early to American literature. His idealistic views, wisdom and leadership approach are unmatched. Moreover, many life lessons can be learned from studying The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin. Always surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals who will propel you to greatness:…

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…