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Benjamin Franklin's Birth
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Life of Benjamin Franklin
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Bought the Pennsylvania Gazette
Benjamin Franlkin had an extroidinary printing backround that he used to make the Pennsylvania Gazette one of the most widely read newpapers in the colony. His unique writing style and use of cartoons revolutionized how newspaper were made. -
Publishes Poor Richards Almanac
Poor Richard's Almanac had witty and wise sayings and was so popular that it was published for more than 25 years. It included recipes, weather predictions, and funny articles. The Almanac also inlcluded famous sayings like, "Fish and visitors stink after two days." -
Creates the Union Fire Company
Benjamin Franklin started the Union Fire Company because fires destroyed many homes in Philadelphia. He also worked on improving the safety of the city by putting in lights and having roads paved. Many people benefited from his contributions to the city. -
Invented the Franklin Stove
Benjamin Franklin invented a stove that was more efficient. It produced more heat and used less fuel. The amazing thing was that he got no finanical gain from this invention and he never patented the Franklin Stove. -
Famous Kite Experiment
Banjamin Franlkin flew a kite during a lightening storm and discovered that lightening was an electrical discharge. -
Embassador to England
Benjamin Franklin was sent to England to represent Pennsylvania in 1757 and he stayed there until 1775. He not only represented Pennsylvania but other colonies such as Georgia, New Jersey, and Massachusetts. He was important in the repeal of the Stamp Act which had infuriated the colonists. Eventaully the corruption that he saw borught him home to help the colonies win their freedom from England, -
Delivers Petition to King George
Benjamin Franklin delivered a list of grievances againt England to King George III and asked for him to help solve the problems. He was concerned that war might be inevitable and went there to try to prevent more strife between the colonies and England. -
Member of the Second Continental Congress
Benjamin Franklin helped to draft the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation while he was a part of the the Second Continental Congress. -
Signs the Declaration of Independence
Benjamin Franklin played an important role in our decisoin to seperate from England. He signed the Declaration of Independnce along with other Founding Fathers. He famously said, "We must all hang together or we will surely hang alone." -
Signs the Constitution
Benjamin Franklin was 81 years old when he signed the Constitution. He spoke about the importance of having a strong but just government and asked that all delegates sign the Constitution. -
Benjamin Franklin's Death
Benjamin Franklin dies after spsending his life working as a diplomatic leader and a patriot as well as an inventor. He is one of the most influential Americans to have ever lived.
