Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin was a multi-faceted man, due to his achievements that were unexpected of him, his advances through many areas of his life and his faith that many adapted. Born into a large family of ten children, Franklin was not expected to be the leading man he was. His father was a soap maker, and his family thought Franklin would be a part of the clergy. (Ben Franklin The Electric Franklin 1) Franklin’s expectations make his successes so much more impactful because of his ability to be a leader from a young age and represent America as a powerful nation. Through the printing press Franklin was able to support himself for the rest of his life, which lead him to tackle his curiosities through discovering and inventing. (Benjamin Franklin1) Benjamin Franklin affected America through his accomplishments as a blunt publisher and writer, an innovative scientist and inventor, and a superior political figurehead.

Starting from a young age, Benjamin Franklin was academically more advanced than others which allowed him to be so successful through the printing press from the beginning. Franklin never remembers not being able to read, allowing him to not have to go through as much schooling and being able to start work when he was only twelve years old. (Benjamin Franklin’s Autobiography 1) Growing up in a family with little money, not enough for school, Franklin was sent to be an apprentice for his brother’s printing press. (Ben Franklin The Electric Franklin 1) He worked in his brother’s shop for four years, mastering his skill at type-writing and contributing articles that were popular to The New-England Courant. (Benjamin Franklin 1) These articles were anonymously sent because of Franklin’s fear of his brother’s opinion of the ...

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...etire younger, and accomplish other interests. Franklin was a very sacrificial man, always wanting to help others. His list of inventions is numerous, all benefitting early Americans and people around the world today. He saw a problem in society, major or minor, and found a solution. His most notable discovery is that of electricity, and the lightning invention resulted from that discovery. Always looking for ways to help people, Franklin also furthered America’s future, making the nation independent. He signed very important treaties and documents, all hugely beneficial to America. Franklin’s leadership role affected the entire country. Benjamin Franklin will always be remembered as an impactful man throughout America. His drive and ambition through his publishing, inventing and political attributions affected this country, making it strong and independent.