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Franklin's Last Schooling Year
Ben Franklin's last year of formal schooling was 1715. He dropped out of school to help work for his father, which influenced his life. Ben Franklin would continue to work for his family, his father and then his brother, for a very long time. -
Franklin's First Invention
Ben Franklin invented swimming fins when he was 11 years old. This inspired his interest in inventing and that led him to create some of the items we find most useful today. -
Franklin Becomes Vegetarian
Ben Franklin became a vegetarian so he could save more money and buy more books. He cared much about knowledge and sciences, and reading more books would help him to invent more useful things. -
Franklin Publishes "Poor Richard's Almanac"
Ben Franklin published the book "Poor Richard's Almanac". The book is said to have helped in bringing the mixing pot of America together. -
Franklin Invents Open Stove
Ben Franklin invents the open, or "Franklin" stove. The stove inspired modern-day stoves and fireplaces and was a successful invention people would use for many years. -
Franklin's Kite Experiment
Ben Franklin performs his famous kite experiment, where he discovered that lightning as an electrical charge with a key and a kite. He made it known we could harness electricity. -
Franklin Helps with the Declaration
Ben Franklin is chosen to be on the special committee where he helps the other founding fathers draft the Declaration of Independence. The Declaration is very important to America's history and independence, and Franklin also risked his life by helping write this for the country. -
Franklin Becomes Governor
Ben Franklin is the Governor of Pennsylvania until 1788. This shows he was a very important and trusted man. -
Franklin Signs the Constitution
Ben Franklin signs the U.S. Constitution. This document is very important, for it contains the laws and the rights that apply to the United States. -
Franklin Promotes Anti-Slavery
Ben Franklin becomes the president of the Society for Promoting the Abolition of Slavery. Franklin is ahead of his time and is against slavery.
