Poor Richard's Almanack

Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin was born on January 17,1706, in Boston in what used to be known as the Massachusetts Bay Colony. His father Josiah Franklin was a soap and candle maker, he was the father of 17 children. He had 7 children with his first wife Anne Child, and 10 with his second wife Abiah Folger. Benjamin went to the Boston Latin School for roughly 2 years (1714-1716). Although he was doing well he was pulled out at age 10 to work with his father in candle making, but…

Dakota Harris Ms.Behler American Literature 24 October 2015 Our Nation’s Future What does our future look like? Our nation’s future is in our generation’s hands, and the fate of our nation will be determined by how we handle it. I believe my generation is able to be the generation to keep this nation at a good nation. I am very optimistic for what our nation’s future holds for us because I believe we will better our country. The word future might scare others, but when I see the word future,…

shop. His new business was very successful, and it helped fund his creation of his own books. He also became the owner of the Pennsylvania Gazette. His most famous book that he had published in 1733, was “Poor Richard’s Almanack.” Every colony and almost every household had a copy of his Almanack. (http://www.biography.com/people/benjamin-franklin-9301234)…

contributions to American history. Franklin established the American Philosophical Society, which is an association of the advancement of science. He held some minor positions responsible for printing work for the government. In that time, he also began Poor Richard 's Almanac, which became popular in Philadelphia. His success may not be always remembered by all of us, but his contributions in society back in his time was remarkable. Franklin is a self made man, making his fortune out of…

I believe that Benjamin Franklin most definitely should be the Person of the Century. He made a lot of contributions to us through inventions, literary work, and politics. Ben Franklin is a very powerful and intelligent man. He was able to rise out of poverty to become a wealthy, famous and influential person. He was able to do this through hard work, dedication, and ingenuity. Even before George Washington earned the title Franklin was considered to be “ The Father Of Our Country.” He was a…

Ashley Ortega Mrs. Ollinger- Riefstahl ITV U.S. History 17 October 2015 Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin: The Scientist Aside from being one of the presidents of the United States of America, Benjamin Franklin was also an outstanding scientist. He challenged what scientists during his time had thought and was an innovator in the field of science. Franklin’s ideas included there being one fluid that could have either a negative or positive charge and could transfer electricity from one object…

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…

On March 4, 1681, William Penn received a charter from King Charles II to establish the colony of Pennsylvania. He would establish a government like no other ‘experimenting’ with liberal values such as religious tolerance, self governance, and separation of church and state homogenous with those values embedded in the United States Declaration of Independence. Countless other milestones between 1607 and 1745 have influenced the development of an American, democratic society yet his majesty’s…

Benjamin Franklin used his skill as a printer and writer to enter the newspaper business and also issue annual volumes of Poor Richard’s Almanack. The businesses both brought in much more revenue than other newspapers of the time and was able to retire at the age of 42 with a “comfortable income from the businesses for more than 20 years” (Encyclopedia of World Biography). Franklin…

John Adams John Adams was born in 1735 and died at the age of 90. He was married to Abigail Smith and their son, Quincy Adams was the sixth president of the United States of America. He was a graduate of Harvard College and a prominent attorney in Boston, Massachusetts. He was the second president of the United States of America. Before becoming president, he had served as Vice-President under George Washington. John Adams was influential in stirring up the revolt against Britain rule in…