Benjamin Franklin
Transcript: Leather Apron Club 1754 - Proposes plan of Colonial Union at the Albany congress 1776- Attended the Constitutional Convention - Helped draft the Declaration of Independence - Arrived in Paris as a US Ambassador 1778 - Signs French Alliance 1779 - Appointed to Negotiate a Peace Treaty with England 1785 - Signed Peace Treaty with England 1787 - Signed the US Constitution 1789 - President of the Executive Council of Pennsylvania Some of these inventions included Bifocals, the lightning rod, the Franklin stove and many others. Benjamin Franklin invented many items throughout his life. When Ben was only 12 years old, he became a printer's apprentice to his older brother. At the age of 16, Ben wanted to writes for his brother's newspapers under the fake name, Silence Dogood. Ben was 17 years old when he finally ran away to Philadelphia For two years, Ben traveled to London in search for printing jobs, but he decided to return to Philadelphia to open up a new printing shop for himself. In 1729, Ben bought a newspaper company called "The Pennsylvania Gazette". It quickly became one of the most successful and popular newspapers of the colonies. In 1733, Ben started to publish "Poor Richard's Almanack", which was an almanac figuring many information about the colonies. In 1754, Ben drew and published "Join or Die" political cartoon in "Gazette". Publisher http://www.biography.com/people/benjamin-franklin-9301234 Scientist Benjamin Franklin was one of the most important men in Unites States history. His persuasive diplomatic ability made a huge impact on the American Revolution. Without his assistance in France, America may have never become an independent nation. Not only was Ben a remarkable statesmen, but he was an innovator and an inventor. Today's communities were developed by Franklin. The basis for fire departments, hospitals, and the postal service were initially mentioned and created by Ben. His many inventions helped improve the way of life for many colonists. In his own words, "Applause waits for success" and Benjamin Franklin was one of the most successful men and intelligent men that this nation has ever seen. During the 1740s, Ben Franklin was wealthy enough from printing business to be "retired" from working at the shop. This "retirement" allows Ben to work on his life long interests in science. Ben conducted experiments that contributed to the understanding of electricity. Eventually, in the late 1740s, Ben developed the first lightning rod. In 1752, Ben performed his famous kite experiment. Ben did not just do electricity experiment, but he also conducted studies on meteorology, ocean currents, refrigeration, human body, fire prevention, etc. He became the first scientist to figures out the Gulf Stream and published his findings to shippers in order to cut the travel times. He came up with an idea of Daylight Saving Time in 1784. By: Jack, Kyle, Jade, Brian One of the most premiere scholastic associations Business men discussed politics, morality and philosophy Through this many different organizations were established: - First Volunteer Fire Department - First Public Hospital - First Lending Library Statesman/Politician Inventor Benjamin Franklin: A Man of Innovation
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