- Benjamin Franklin - Wikipedia
Franklin earned the title of "The First American" for his early and indefatigable campaigning for colonial unity He was the only person to sign the Declaration of Independence, the Treaty of Paris peace with Britain, and the Constitution
- Benjamin Franklin - Encyclopedia Britannica
Benjamin Franklin, American printer and publisher, author, inventor and scientist, and diplomat One of the foremost of the American Founding Fathers, he helped draft the Declaration of Independence He also made important contributions to science, especially in the understanding of technology
- A Complete List of Benjamin Franklins Inventions - History Oasis
Benjamin Franklin was the most famous inventor of all the founding fathers He invented many amazing gadgets and life saving devices Ranging from breakthroughs in music to advancements in heating and protecting structures from thunderstorms
- Benjamin Franklin - Biography, Inventions Facts | HISTORY
One of the leading figures of early American history, Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) was a statesman, author, publisher, scientist, inventor and diplomat
- Benjamin Franklin’s Inventions - The Franklin Institute
Benjamin Franklin was many things in his lifetime: a printer, a postmaster, an ambassador, an author, a scientist, and a Founding Father Above all, he was an inventor, creating solutions to common problems, innovating new technology, and even making life a little more musical
- Benjamin Franklin - World History Encyclopedia
Benjamin Franklin's main contributions to the American Revolution were to serve in the Continental Congress, help draft the Declaration of Independence, secure the American alliance with France, and help negotiate and draft the Treaty of Paris of 1783, which ended the war
- About Benjamin Franklin
Although he is most often celebrated as a Founding Father of the United States, Franklin’s accomplishments are diverse, including civic, scientific, and cultural projects which altered the course of American history
- Why Benjamin Franklin is the most fascinating Founding Father
When Benjamin Franklin was 17 years old, he did that most American of activities: He ran away from home More precisely, Franklin fled an apprenticeship in Boston and made his way to Philadelphia
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