Benjamin T. Babbitt

Benjamin Franklin was one of the most renowned Founding Fathers of the United States of America. Earlier in his life he spent his time as a writer. From that he was known as a scientist, inventor, and politician. As a scientist, he was an important figure in the history of physics for his discoveries and theories concerning electricity. As an inventor, he is known for the bifocals and lightning rod, among many other inventions. In his life of being a politician he facilitated many civic…

Throughout his life, Benjamin Franklin tried to find ways to improve himself morally, intellectually, and physically. Benjamin Franklin created many self-improvement methods to try and reach his goals. Franklin was a major philosopher for the Enlightenment period and had a huge effect on human nature. His improvements and accomplishments inspired many to follow in his footsteps. To begin with, Benjamin Franklin improved himself though moral thinking. Moral thinking is the concernment with…

Benjamin Franklin was an American Enlightenment author who paved the way for the creation of the American Identity. In his works “The Way to Wealth” and “The Autobiography,” he explains exactly what an American citizen is, and the ideals he should live by. Throughout his works, Franklin outlines an extremely challenging and sometimes near impossible set of guidelines that Americans should follow in order to better not only themselves, but also their country. “The Way to Wealth” is work written…

If one where to take a look at the Franklin, one may assume he has had a comfortable life. Being a landed gentleman whose pockets overflow with gold and whose kitchens overflow with meat and wine, he gives the outward appearance of one impermeable to worry. And this is an appearance he wishes to maintain, for as he trots towards Canterbury with a smile on his face and a whistle upon his lips, he is frightened for the soul of his son. Born to a family of freemen in the countryside of England,…

Franklin Delano Roosevelt once said, "This country demands bold, persistent experimentation. it is commom sense to take a method and try it and if it fails, admit it frankly and try another." Those words speak volumes as to what Michael Frazier's truest beliefs are. Coming from a humbled background, raised by his grandmother in Kingstree, S.C. while his mother was getting her degree in communitcations so that she could provide a better life for her son. He learned at a young age that sometimes…

Benjamin Franklin personifies the “rags to riches” lifestyle the Americans love. Benjamin Franklin tells Americans, “The Constitution only guarantees the American people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself” (Archer 226). Benjamin Franklin informs Americans to build a rugged individual in themselves. To go out and be self-reliant and not wait there for the happiness to come to them. He imposes on others to go and work for what they want. From an early age he learned…

Benjamin Rush was a physician, writer, educator,humanitarian. A very popular and much loved man, he was a intelligent character. Rushe was born in December of 1745 in Byberry, Pennsylvania, twelve miles from Philadelphia. His father died when Benjamin was six, and his mother placed him in the care of his maternal uncle Dr. Finley who became his teacher and parent for many years. In 1759 he went to the College of Philadelphia, where he got a Bachelor of Arts degree. He continued his education…

Whether it’s attracting lightning with a key, inventing bifocals, lightning rods, etc., or sponsoring the first library, Benjamin Franklin is a hero all around. He helped to draft the document that freed America; the Declaration of Independence. He also was involved in negotiating in the Treaty of Paris in 1973, which ended the revolutionary war. But what one event is Benjamin Franklin famous for? What is his biggest accomplishment? Though this name is a sponsor to our world, why? Most people…

Benjamin Franklin was born on Milk street,in Boston, of January 6, 1706. He was the youngest male of seventeen children, his father married twice. Benjamin dropped out of school at the age of ten and at age twelve he was working as an apprentice as a printer. Benjamin became a contributor. The brothers argued and Benjamin ran away first heading to New York but ended up in Philadelphia working as a printer. After a few months he was persuaded by Governor Keith to go to London. He arrived there…

The Autobiography starts with greeting to Ben Franklin child, William Franklin who at the time was the royal governor of New Jersey. Franklin says that since his child may wish to think about his life, he is taking his one week excursion in the English field to data his past. Franklin says that he has made the most of his life and might want to rehash it, in spite of the fact that he might want to amend some little blunders if the open door emerged. Be that as it may, since Franklin can't rehash…