... 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 writing the ... people of virtue and industry, and America is a country which has great economic mobility. Franklin, who is writing from France immediately after the Revolution ended, returns to some of his old accomplishments. He mentioned that the library he started in 1730 was a big success...

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• Grade Level: High School

... independent and public-spirited' people, as he strove for independence, or freedom, from British influence and order. Franklin is taken in history to have launched the revolution in the minds of the American people, and for the good of the people, although many suggest he took on this role during the first rumblings of independence so that he may assume power ... great 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 American culture today encourages...

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