the reader interprets it. For instance‚ Benjamin Franklin’s Autobiography appears to be written for a very particular individual. This is made explicit by the first two words of the book: “Dear son.” Immediately‚ one becomes aware of the fact that Franklin is not engaged directly in a dialogue with the reader‚ but rather‚ that he is addressing his own son. At first‚ it may seem rather peculiar for him to address his audience in a way so closely akin to a personal letter to his son; however‚ it is precisely
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Rosalind Franklin was born the second of five children on July 25‚ 1920 in Notting Hill‚ London‚ England. Her parents were Muriel and Ellis Franklin. She was born into a Jewish family. Her family lived in wealthy and educated West London society. Her mother had aspirations to go to college‚ however was unable to as her mother did not allow it. Muriel not able to go to college made her want her children to have a good education. Her father‚ Ellis‚ was a opinionated and strict individual. He aspired
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Americanization of Benjamin Franklin"‚ written by Gordon S. Wood‚ is a selective study of aspects of the Founding Father’s life. In his book‚ Wood’s purpose is to portray the lesser known details of Benjamin Franklin’s life and his transformation from a Loyalist of the Royal Crown‚ to a patriot who would unknowingly become one of the most massively symbolic and significant figures in American history. Wood reveals that before he was a passionate American revolutionist‚ Franklin passionately believed in
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thinking of Benjamin Franklin‚ two thoughts come to my mind. His part in the founding of electricity due to his experiments with the kite and the key was engraved in my head from a young age. Also‚ the familiar face found at the center of possibly my favorite piece of paper I could have in my wallet at any time. But what lead to Benjamin Franklin being a figure so known and idolized‚ not only in early British American history but‚ in our world today? The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin outlines the life
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Daniel Villegas English 9R FDR:The People’s President * First Term * Assuming the Presidency at the depth of the Great Depression * He proposed‚ and Congress enacted‚ a sweeping program to bring recovery to business and agriculture‚ relief to the unemployed and to those in danger of losing farms and homes‚ and reform. * By 1935 the nation
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In the readings by Franklin and Red Jacket the common argument that I found was that about the worshiping and practicing the two different religions. The Indians believed in their great spirit that had created all things like animals‚ crops. Just as the white man believed in their God. They both believed that all the things were given to they by their great spirit and God. To my belief I think that both these pieces were written because the white men people were trying to convert the Indians into
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“Background” “The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin” was thought by himself to be “the bold and arduous project of arriving at moral perfection”. It refers to when he was in his twenties‚ around 1726‚ he found himself jobless; penniless; in debt and suddenly a single father. He was very intelligent and he knew there was definitely something wrong in his life and he was eager to make a change. So he wrote this autobiography not only to tell his son about his life but also to improve his financial
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is in my home town and I would like to know more about the college and its history. The Franklin College was a hotbed of teaching during the years leading up to the Civil War. The college was named the Alma College‚ then later renamed to Franklin College. The college allowed white‚ African Americans‚ and women to enroll. In fact‚ one of the first African Americans to graduate from college graduated from Franklin College with a bachelor’s degree. Later the college buildings were converted into a high
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Born on Jan 30‚ 1882‚ Franklin D. Roosevelt became the 32nd president of the United States. He was elected in March of 1932‚ during the Great Depression and was the only president to be elected four times. Franklin Roosevelt was a very successful president. He not only led the Americans through the Great Depression and World War II‚ he also gave people the hope to carry on. The Great Depression started in 1929 and lasted ten years. It was the longest deterioration of the economy in history of the
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Compare Jonathan Edwards’ “Personal Narrative” and Benjamin Franklin’s “Autobiography‚ Part II.” Both Jonathan Edwards and Benjamin Franklin are major and important American writers. A vast number of people were influenced by their writings. They illustrated early American themes in their personal points of view. Although they lived in similar times during the early development of America‚ they mostly wrote for different purposes. However‚ a reader can still find some similarities and common themes
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