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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…

Kristin Combs is a public school teacher at Penn Treaty High School and also a union member. Kristin combs is the only candidate running for City Council who pledged to take workers wage and introduce legislation or a $15 minimum wage in Philadelphia. She has vowed to take teacher’s salary if elected and donate the rest of her salary to organizations to commit to helping public schools. Another piece of her pledging is spreading awareness and strongly teaching everyone about the kind of…

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…

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 finding that Keith's promises meant nothing, so he again worked as a compositor, until he was brought back to Philadelphia. Benjamin, came back to work for his former employer Denman. He gave him a job in his merchant business. When Denman died,…

The Rope America shouldn’t work. The idea that everyone of different cultures and backgrounds are truly able to (get along) be compatible shouldn’t work, but it does. The definition of improbable idea is something unlikely to happen. The idea of freedom that America runs off of is unlikely to happen yet America still succeeds. America succeeds despite being an improbable idea because they always reanimate after something devastating and they learn to unite through their problems. Most…

For my presentation, I chose the song ‘Dear Mr. President’ by the American singer, songwriter, dancer and actress Alecia Beth Moore, widely known by her stage name Pink. Pink’s career started in 1995, and the singer has since released seven studio albums, five compilation albums, three live albums, 34 singles, and lastly 33 music videos. Additionally, she has won numerous awards, including three Grammys and one Emmy Award. Furthermore, the singer is not only an animal rights activist and…

The definition of language is a body of words and the systems for their use common to a people who are of the same community or nation, the same geographical area, or the same cultural tradition but for me language has another meaning. For me language is the key to obtain my success. I have taken me four years to learn English and it has been worth it. Being capable to read and write in English has opened many doors into professional and personal opportunities. In Fields of Reading there are…

Audience: Benjamin Franklin was a man who knew how to use his words. He developed a whole list of different maxims, or sayings, that can be interpreted literally or figuratively in which people can relate to on a personal level. One of his more famous maxims is “One Day is Worth Two Tomorrows” and is personal and has several different meanings to me. I related to this maxim, because I procrastinate often, and I do not live each day to its fullest. Many days are spent watching television or…

Introduction William Penn greatly explored the ‘New World’ of Pennsylvania, encountered the people of his new land, and exchanged peace, hope, equal rights, and brotherly love with the newcomers to his “Holy Experiment.” Before he did this though, he did many things back in the European countries. He had many failures but soon was successful in his own ways. Penn got his huge area of the ‘New World’ because King Charles II was in debt to Penn’s recently deceased father. To repay this debt, King…

“There never was a good war, or a bad peace.” - Benjamin Franklin. Benjamin Franklin was one of the most successful scientists of the 18th century. I will be talking about his background, discoveries, and his work. The upbringing and education of Benjamin Franklin was His own reading. Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston, Massachusetts, January 17th, 1706. Ben was the 10th son out 17 children in his family. His beloveded dad (Josiah Franklin) was a candle maker/…