Benjamin Franklin’s Autobiography and Biography American Writers to 1865 Benjamin Franklin’s Autobiography and Biography Benjamin Franklin starts his autobiography with “Dear Son‚ I have ever had a Pleasure in obtaining any little antecdotes of my Ancestors. You may remember the Enquires I made among the Remains of my relations when you were with me in England; and the journey I took for that purpose (Franklin‚ 1771‚ p. 231).” Franklin was sixty five when he started his autobiography
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To be an American means a lot of things. Being American is about having freedom. You have the freedom to vote‚ the freedom to try to better yourself financially‚ the freedom to worship whatever religion you want‚ the freedom to voice your opinions‚ and the freedom to overthrow an oppressive government. America is a united nation run by a government that is “for the people‚ by the people‚ and of the people.” America has a varied society and a huge number of rights‚ which gives America its identity
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26. Silks and satins‚ scarlet and velvet‚ put out the kitchen fire. “Silks and satins‚ scarlet and velvet‚ put out the kitchen fire” is one of the proverbs in a yearly almanac published by Benjamin Franklin who had many talents of American. This proverb of his has valuable as a living truth that wealth make losing happiness. We know that “silk and satin” were two fabrics precious and luxurious‚ are more the rich the most favorite because of the soft and smooth of it. “Scarlet” was
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Did you know Benjamin Franklin had 17 brothers and sisters while living in poverty? Benjamin Franklin lived a hard cruel life to get to his position and importance. There are many reasons to look up to Benjamin Franklin. There are so many wonders that can found about him including Franklin’s childhood‚ inventions‚ and his involvement in government proving that Franklin should be looked up to as a hero. Franklin was born in Boston on January 17‚ 1706‚ upon this he was the tenth out of the seventeen
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Autobiography by Benjamin Franklin is a story written about the life of Benjamin Franklin. The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin is the traditional name for the unfinished record of his own life written by Benjamin Franklin from 1771 to 1790. What is sad about this is he never had a chance to finish the book because of his passing. It was published unfinished‚ however there are many great things written in the book anyway. Looking to his many virtues‚ we discover Benjamin Franklin to be disciplined
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forth from the Auto –Biography of Benjamin Franklin. In this book‚ Benjamin Franklin details his journey from rags to riches. He was born on January 17th‚ 1706 as the youngest of ten sons of a soap and candle maker. His father‚ in hopes of persuading his son to enter the clergy‚ sent him to grammar school. Sadly‚ his father could only afford to send young Benjamin for two years‚ ending his formal education at the tender age of ten. From ages ten to twelve‚ Benjamin works in his father’s business while
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with my college tour group and smile at that Button‚ thinking of the memories it holds and the new ones it will help create. I turn to the statue of Benjamin Franklin and look around at the institution he created. It’s then that I make a decision several years in the making. I’m going to be Benjamin Franklin. Sound crazy? Let me explain. Ben Franklin was a combination
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The American Revolution played a catastrophic role in the formation of our country. The America that we know today wasn’t the American it was in the early 1600’s and late 1700’s. The American Colonists were at continuous war with the British over unfair treatment and harsh laws. The American Revolution was the first time we start to see our Founding Fathers devote their lives and thinking to the formation of a new country free from the British. I have chosen to compose my report revolving around
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If I were to be alive at the time Benjamin Franklin set out and published his autobiography‚ I would have a few things to say in regards to his thoughts‚ statements he made‚ and actions that he partook in. To start off with‚ in relation to Benjamin Franklin’s thoughts‚ on page twelve of “The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin”‚ he stated “That felicity‚ when I reflected on it‚ has induced me sometimes to say‚ that were it offered to my choice‚ I should have no objection to a repetition of the
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Respect and compassion were the most important guiding principles for Benjamin Franklin. Benjamin Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers of America‚ and he also was a printer and an inventor. He has struggled throughout his whole life as mentioned in his autobiography‚ but he was also knowledgeable with respect and compassion‚ which made him a man that he was in the past. Ben Franklin grew up in Boston with the characteristic of respect. Respect is very important at any place and at any time‚
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