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Ben Franklin
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Becomes an owner of a colonial newwspaper
In 1729 Franklin became the owner and publisher of a colonial newspaper. This was one of his first great achievements. Also Frankln used this to get his fame. -
Was appointed postmaster of Philadelphia
In 1737 was appointed postmaster of Philadelphia. He was appointed by the British. The postal service was greatly influenced by Ben Franklin. -
Was elected representative of Pennsylvania
In 1751 he was elected as a representative of the Pennsylvania Assembly. He served as an agent for Pennsylvania. -
Ben Franklin proposed a plan
In 1754 proposed a plan for uniting the colonies under a national congress. This became the groundwork the first constitution. It was called The Articles of Confederation. -
Appointed postmaster
In 1775 contential congress appointed him as postmaster general of the US. He was the first one ever. It was a big deal for him. -
Helped make an important document
Franklin helped craft the declaration of indepedence in 1776. He was part of the comitee. He was one of the many of the comitee. -
Franklin testified
Franklin testified in the British Parilament against the Stamp act of 1765. This helped secure the repeal of the act. -
was a minister of France
Franklin was the minister of France. It later on helped end the Revolutionary war. Suprisingly he played a big role in the Revolutionary war. -
Negotiated the 1783 Treaty of paris.
Ben Franklin negotiated the treaty of Paris. He helped America with the treaty. The treaty was a big deal.
