... Autobiography tells of the major events of his life and many of his important scientific and political ideas, but the work does not discuss the American Revolution, in which Franklin was a major participant. William Franklin - Benjamin's son and royal governor of New Jersey in 1771 when Ben begins ... Commissioner of the Peace, then takes a seat in the Pennsylvania Assembly. One of his projects in the House is to draft a treaty with the American Indians. He respects the Indians, and he laments that the harmful effects of alcohol abuse have "annihilated" some tribes. In 1751, Franklin, w...

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• Grade Level: High School

... would be that which Benjamin Franklin deliberately exemplified, for the successful creation not only of his own but the colonies' destiny' . Thomas Jefferson's influence was equally important to American development, due to not only his political influence but his contributions to the world's of science, literature, architectural design. Like Franklin, Jefferson promoted the idea of equality ... obstacle' in the education of youth, and discouraged sending children and young adults for cultural enlightenment in Europe. So rather than freedom of expression through artistic means, as Ameri...

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... Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Sojourner Truth, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Henry David Thoreau. It shows their true character. Benjamin Franklin was a jack-of-all-trades and master of many. No other American, except possibly Thomas Jefferson, has done so many things so well. During his long and useful life, Franklin concerned himself with such different matters as statesmanship and soap making, book ... Independence. He also won lasting fame as a diplomat, a political thinker, and a founder of the Democratic Party. Jefferson's interests and talents covered an amazing range. He became one of the...

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... a life of great virtue in tumultuous 18th century America. His autobiography established in literary form, the first example of the fulfillment of the American Dream. Franklin discussed his life-story as an example to illustrate the most important American qualities and values, like determination, self-sufficiency, perseverance, hard work, frugality, and reliance on a sound code of ethics are the ingredients of success ... achieved his success through a solid work ethic. He proved that even undistinguished persons in Boston could, through industry, become great figures of importance in ...

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