| Term Paper Title | Benjamin Franklin |
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Benjamin Franklin
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Benjamin Franklin was born on January 17,1706 in Boston. Franklin was American printer, author, diplomat, philosopher, and scientist, whose acts contributed to the start of the Revolutionary War. This made him the country's greatest statesmen. His father, Josiah Franklin, made candles for a living in the shop next to their house and had 17 children. Benjamin was the 15th child. His mother, Abiah Folger, was his father's second wife. After he went to grammar school from age eight to ten, Benjamin was taken into his father's business. At age 13 he was taught by his brother James, who had just returned from England with a new printing press. Benjamin learned the printing trade. In 1721 his brother James Franklin designed the New England Courant, and Benjamin, at the age of 15, was busily occupied in delivering the newspaper by day and in composing articles for it at night. These articles, published anonymously, won wide notice and acclaim for their pithy observations on the current scene. Philadelphia and London
Young Franklin took this advice, arriving in London in December 1724. With characteristic resourcefulness, he obtained employment at two of the foremost printing houses in London. In October 1726, Franklin returned to Philadelphia and resumed his trade. Projects and Experiments
Franklin engaged in many public projects. In 1736 Franklin became clerk of the Pennsylvania General Assembly and the next year was appointed deputy postmaster of Philadelphia. In 1747 Franklin began his electrical experiments with a simple apparatus that he received from Peter Collinson in England. In recognition of his impressive scientific accomplishments, Franklin received honorary degrees from the University of St. Andrews and the University of Oxford. Franklin also exerted a great influence on education in Pennsylvania. Pu...Read entire document
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