Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin, who was born on January 17th, 1706, and died April 17, 1790, was an important figure throughout the colonies. He was a Founding Father, a signer and editor of the Declaration of Independence, a scientist, inventor, musician, and a diplomat. He was a liberal, a person who wanted a change in the colonies but a peaceful way. Franklin didn't agree with the revolution and would've been considered a Loyalists. He served in Congress and helped edit Thomas Jefferson's Declaration of Independence. As an inventor and scientist, he came up with storm patterns with a detecting device and his famous kite flying in a lightning storm. During the Revolutionary War, Franklin spent years in Congress and served with John Adams and several American diplomats to make an alliance with France and signed the Treaty of Paris. Franklin, after the war in his later years, became the governor of Pennsylvania. Many were depressed and mourned his death, for he was a true American patriot. To live on his legacy, many American items, such as cities, the 100 dollar bill, and a ship are named after him in his honor.

Early Life