Benjamin Hoff

Were the founding fathers justified in rebelling against the British government and declaring independence? Was declaring independence right for the founding fathers? The British government was not fair when it came to the rights of citizens. The Second Continental Congress created a committee to outline the reasons for breaking ties with the Britain. Jefferson wrote the feelings of most Americans and important principles in the preamble. The Declaration of Independence had three purposes…

American Revolution Do you know what the American Revolution did? It started a new country, America. This is what this book it all about, the American Revolution. But, did the patriots do the right thing, fighting the british. I think they were, the patriots did the right thing. King George taxed them without even letting the people vote for it. They were already paying taxes which affected a lot of people, and now they have to pay even more taxes. They were right to do these things, because…

In 1782 J. Hector St. John de Crevecoeur wrote a powerful essay on the colonial American society. Within this essay he portrays his thoughts about American life and simply defines the beloved country in a new perspective. He wrote this specifically to praise Americans, and their reasons for coming together and making such a great place. As a French aristocrat he shocks the world with his enlightening and brilliantly written essay about the American society. He makes a powerful argument by using…

The American Revolution is when the British taxed the colonists and that started a rebellion. yes, we know that, but we don’t necessarily think of how the Indians affected the revolution or the part they played. We celebrate and look up to icons like George Washington and Alexander Hamilton, and are reminded of freedom and leadership in the revolution. But we exclude the group of people who took an important role in founding this nation and changing the revolution. Ever since the building of the…

The American Revolution in 1775-1783 was caused by the outcome of the French and Indian War in 1754-1763. Where the British fought with the French and had given the colonists a bad impression of the British goal. Due to the heavy debts, the British had no choice, but to tax their colonies.Which angered the colonists and led the people to rebel against their king. Throughout the revolutionary war, the people began to have different thoughts on their political future. There were 3 “Classical”…

Benjamin Franklin was a man of many talents. He is known as a printer, inventor, writer, statesman, scientist, and more. Being born in the 1700’s made it relatively easy for Franklin to involve himself in multiple areas of interests. This time period was rich in scientific discovery, political involvement, and controversy over war. In his lifetime, Franklin accomplished a gargantuan number of achievements that benefited society and are still spoken of to this day. He is well known for his…

The effect that the French and Indian War had on the coming of the American Revolution was an extreme victory for the British and brought a great impact. Britain got to expand territories and because of the war it also increased their nations debt. The war creates lots of anger towards the colonists among the English who were upset with the disagreements with money. They were upset with all of the taxes that the British were imposing on them for no reason, just because they were in so much debt…

Benjamin Franklin was a man who found himself on both extremes of the struggle for American Independence, once being the staunchest loyalist of America, and then becoming its fiercest patriot. For most of his life, and the build up to the war strongly loyal to the king. Franklin would idolize Britain, longing to live in “the sophistication and worthiness” of Britain, as compared to the “provinciality and vulgarity” of America. Additionally, Frankling would also have the grand goal of changing…

Franklins Self-Improvement Project The say patience is a virtue and a mannerism one must learn over time. Though Franklin was seventy-eight years old and had already lived a life of great virtue, he still found fault in some of his virtues and that they needed improved upon. Franklin was a very busy man, he found between his many different responsibilities, duties, family, and his reading/study period he had a hard time keeping his routine in order. Franklin developed a plan that would…

Chace Mullin Benjamin Franklin: The Way to Wealth Benjamin Franklin was born in 1706; he was the tenth child out of fifteen. Franklin’s family came from England, whom was protestant, which Franklin was very proud about. Benjamin’s brother introduced him to a printer at the age of 12, which was where he found his love for writing and printing. With the knowledge he got from his brother, he left and proceeded to start his career. Franklin lived by this famous quote after he left his family “There…