Rhetorical Analysis of Benjamin Franklin

Writers of the American Revolution: Benjamin Franklin The American Revolution influenced so much more than just people's taxes and freedom. It influenced writing and speeches of people at the time. The American Identity during the American Revolution was reflected in Benjamin Franklins writing such as the "Poor Richard's Almanac" and The Declaration of Independence (he helped draft the document). Political, social, and economic factors shaped Franklin's writing The political circumstances Benjamin Franklin was in greatly influenced his writing of the Declaration of Independence, America was in turmoil with Britain and they wanted to separate from them. The Declaration of Independence is well known as the document that declared the need of separation of the colonies from the King of England. He reflects the political times in Poor Richard's Almanac as well. In the almanac there is direct examples of important dates at the time and population figures around the world. The need for a almanac of this sorts was important to the people it gave them information about the world around them such as political ideologies. At the time also Franklin was very into politics when he wrote the almanac. (Morgan) The American Identity influenced political papers including the Declaration of Independence and Poor Richards Almanac by reflecting peoples and the writers feelings at the time. Social issues were arising around the time of the American Revolution. America was just beginning and the colonies which were a mix of culture and beliefs were uniting to fight against Britain. The Declaration of Independence reflected all of the people. (Background History) It had to not conflict with the thirteen colonies staying within their social norms while still bringing a convincing argument to the King. The Poor Richards Almanac was a description of social culture, it brought together witty statements, popular articles, and even horoscopes.(Morgan) It was widely read and