Benjamin Franklin: The Man Behind The American Dream
The Man Behind the American Dream Having established the first library, opened his own university, and invented several pivotal technological advances, Benjamin Franklin – one of America’s leading forefathers – was a prominent, innovative leader, whose ideas and life achievements were important to the founding of America and led to the creation of the idea of the American Dream. Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1706 to a large lower-middle class family. In his autobiography, Franklin works his way up through the class system until he becomes a famous scientist and politician, renowned throughout the world. He was an advocate for a variety of causes throughout his life, but remained a deeply devoted proponent of education.
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If he could invent something that would make his or someone else’s life easier or safer, he did. Franklin invented a wide assortment of things from the first modernized fire department to the lottery to the stove. Oftentimes, as is the case for his stove, Franklin would forego patenting his inventions in hopes that people would take free, creative license to improve upon his contraptions. Although he created a multitude of technologies, Franklin’s acclaim in the field of science is mostly associated with his discovery of electricity in lightning, resulting from his famous kite experiment. The impact Franklin had in the improvement of society is incredible, especially since most of his ideas and invention have successfully stood the test of time and are still in use today. An innovator and pioneer in the fields of education, science, and politics, Benjamin Franklin’s contributions to society were great and long-lasting. Climbing the social ladder, he worked his way from the lower-middle class and eventually became an affluent leader who played a crucial role in America’s quest for independence. The epitome of the American Dream, Franklin was the first true example of how someone could achieve success and prosperity through their own hard
If he could invent something that would make his or someone else’s life easier or safer, he did. Franklin invented a wide assortment of things from the first modernized fire department to the lottery to the stove. Oftentimes, as is the case for his stove, Franklin would forego patenting his inventions in hopes that people would take free, creative license to improve upon his contraptions. Although he created a multitude of technologies, Franklin’s acclaim in the field of science is mostly associated with his discovery of electricity in lightning, resulting from his famous kite experiment. The impact Franklin had in the improvement of society is incredible, especially since most of his ideas and invention have successfully stood the test of time and are still in use today. An innovator and pioneer in the fields of education, science, and politics, Benjamin Franklin’s contributions to society were great and long-lasting. Climbing the social ladder, he worked his way from the lower-middle class and eventually became an affluent leader who played a crucial role in America’s quest for independence. The epitome of the American Dream, Franklin was the first true example of how someone could achieve success and prosperity through their own hard