... writings and his tireless leadership. He was also an accomplished scientist and economist. His role as a "Founding Father" of this country is arguably his most important. As a statesman and co-author of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, Franklin's legacy will always be synonymous with democracy and freedom. "Benjamin Franklin was a leader of America's Revolutionary generation" (World Biography 60). Born ... , he returned home to Philadelphia to much work. He began writing immediately and was appointed to the executive council of Pennsylvania, where he was soon made pr...

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... , which were the first public protest in America against the right of Parliament to tax the colonies. He drafted the instructions given by the town of Boston to its newly chosen representatives in regard to Greenville's proposed Stamp Act. He also played an important part in arousing the Stamp Act riots in Boston. In 1765, he was elected to the legislature ... described British measures and the behaviour of royal governors, judges, and customs men in the darkest colour. Several essays on these subjects were published by him; and he was the author of several plans for opposing, more succe...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate