... began to conduct scientific experiments in lightning. In 1753, he was awarded honorary degrees from Harvard and Yale, and he became Postmaster General of America. The following year, when war broke out between England and France (the French and Indian War), Franklin began to draft proposals outlining means by which funds could be raised for colonial defense. He succeeded in many of his ... so that he can devote himself fully to the events of the Revolution, which are just beginning. He resumes writing after the Revolution, in the early 1780s. Part Two (Read: Section 4) Summary Part Two ...

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