... Pennsylvania Gazette became one of the most widely read newspaper in the colonies. Franklin also began to publish a kind of yearly calendar called Poor Richard's Almanack. Many of Poor Richard's sayings are famous even today. While he was building his business, Franklin was also helping his city. He began both the first lending library and the first volunteer fire department in ... they were independent of Britain. Franklin returned to Europe. He asked France if they would help the colonies in their war against Britain. The French agreed to send weapons and supplies for the American arm...

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