What was ben Franklins role in the American revolution?

Answer 1

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During the American Revolution, Benjamin Franklin was in France acting as a representative for the United States, obviously at the time part of England, trying to get the French Military forces to ally with us in the war.

He also worked as a American minister to Sweden.

2nd Answer:

Ben was in France as an economic envoy for his home colony, but he did help the cause - not for the United States, as it did not yet exist, but for the Revolution by the colonies against Great Britain.

Answer 2

Benjamin Franklin was the ambassador to France, and helped convince France to assist in the revolution.