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Benjamin Franklin
This category is for questions about the multi-talented Benjamin Franklin, who managed to be a scientist, politician, and just about everything in-between.
2,328 Questions
What was Benjamin Franklin views on government?
Ben Franklin believed that the colonies should join together and become independant.
Why did the colonies not approve Benjamin Franklin's Albany plan of union?
Because the colonies wanted their independence.
Why did Benjamin Franklin prepare a notebook with a twenty four hour?
Franklin wanted to make his life more orderly and remember small tasks that he often forgot. So, Franklin designed a 24 hour schedule of his ideal day so that he could be as productive as possible.
Is Benjamin Franklin high school in Florida accredited?
No, Benjamin Franklin High School is not accredited by the Board of Education.
What were Benjamin Franklin's interest as a young boy?
the answer to this key is his interest as a young boy was inventing
What kind of figure of speech the sentence Well done is better than well said?
This is just a phrase Ben Franklin came up with during the American Revolution
what are u asking
if its for the meaning: actions speak louder than words.
Edit: If you're saying it to someone, then well done is for something good that they have done whereas well said is something they have said that you agree with. They are pretty much the same but for different things.
Answer
Both can apply with some equality in that a person is being congratulated in either doing something well i.e giving a speech or answer to a question or having built something. To say well done usually applies to a person who has accomplished some physical act such as winning a race, or as stated, having built something. Though as I have said it can also apply to a person who has given an acceptable talk or answer. However, to say well said would be the more appropriate remark at having given a well structured and well presented speech. To say both, then ones phraseology would have to be taken into cosideration, in other words the manner in which something is expressed in words.
What did Benjamin Franklin tried to persuade the british parliament to do?
Benjamin Franklin could be considered an important influence for the French Revolution, in particuarly his impact on the Enlightenment Era. An inventor and figure of new, radical and "revolutionary" ideas, Franklin provided the French nation hope for equality of all citizens regardless of privileged order and status among the hierarchy of Estates, thus a new voice for the once oppressed Third Estate. With an alliance created with America during the "American War of Independence", the French society began to use these this enlightened leaders to shape their own ideas, questioning their own thoughts on the absolute divine monarchy, creating a common constitution and and abolishing the privileges available to the First and Second Estates. With these radical thoughts and motives, the French nation began a revolution to move their society towards equality and fairness for all people.
The writer would like to thank her VCE History Revolutions teacher (HAMMO) her invaluable information and advice on the topic.
How is Benjamin Franklin an example of social mobility and individualism?
Benjamin Franklin was a example of social mobility by being that he was once a poor person and over the years he began working his way up the social class and through that he established the idea that if you work hard for what you want instead of being born into a wealthy lifestyle you will be successful this is the ideology of individualism.
When did Benjamin Franklin descover electricity?
Benjamin Franklin discovered the effects of electricity when he flew his kite during a storm in 1752. While flying his kite lightning struck the kite.
Did Benjamin Franklin advocate abolishing slavery in the constitution?
Benjamin Franklin did not encourage abolition in the U.S. Constitution. He did, however, become very active in Pennsylvania's anti-slavery societies.
When did Ben Franklin improve the street light?
He improved it so it could burn brightly all night long.
Why did Benjamin Franklin help African Americans?
Beyond being a Founding Father, be invented the lightning rod and the Franklin Stove and created a lending library and a fire station. He also aided various religious organizations as he believed them all to help the community. His Philadelphia Gazette and Poor Richard's Almanack were widely popular and trusted.
Was Benjamin Franklin a serial killer?
WORKMEN have dug up the remains of ten bodies hidden beneath the former London home of Benjamin Franklin, the founding father of American independence.
The remains of four adults and six children were discovered during the £1.9 million restoration of Franklin's home at 36 Craven Street, close to Trafalgar Square. Researchers believe that there could be more bodies buried beneath the basement kitchens.
What name did Benjamin Franklin pose under when he wrote the letters to his brothers newspaper?
Since his brother wouldn't let him write in the newspaper he sent a series of letters.
For Franklin what is the purpose of writing down the list of virtues?
he thinks it will help him accomplish his goals better
Was Benjamin Franklin treated unfairly?
By all accounts, Benjamin Franklin was an exceptionally fair and honest man. That would lead us to conclude that his handling of his slaves was no different. That he changed his views of the negro race later in life and became an active proponent for abolition and education of freed slaves also indicates his character in this regard. Having endured indentured servitude himself, Franklin likely had great empathy for those forced into slavery.
Ben Franklin's autobiography is available free of charge for the Kindle/iPhone/iPad from Amazon.com. It is an excellent source of information about Franklin, though it doesn't mention his ownership of slaves.
See link below for more information.
Yes!
He wrote an entire essay about putting something in our food to make farts inoffensive!
It's really funny and clever.
It is called To the Royal Academy of Farting.
"My Prize Question therefore should be, To discover some Drug wholesome & not disagreable, to be mixed with our common Food, or Sauces, that shall render the natural Discharges of Wind from our Bodies, not only inoffensive, but agreable as Perfumes."
- Benjamin Franklin
http://teachingamericanhistory.org/library/index.asp?document=470
Where was the first stamp made?
The first postage stamp was issued by Great Britain on 1 May 1840. {| |- | It was referred to as the One Penny Black. It was issued in 1840 and depicted Queen Victoria. |}
A short answer on what is Benjamin Franklin famous for?
Benjamin Franklin's achievements in a short sweet answer.
He invented bifocals in 1784, the odometer in 1745, the Franklin stove in 1742, and the lightning rod in 1750, discovered electricity, and founded the first fire-fighting company in 1736. As well as published several books and founded several businesses.
Was Benjamin Franklin a postmaster or a statesman?
Benjamin Franklin began his postal career as postmaster of Philadelphia in 1737 under the British Parliamentary Post. By 1753 he had been promoted as one of two Deputy Postmasters of North America along with William Hunter. Franklin and Hunter could not do anything to lower the cost of postage, but they did greatly streamline the system in hopes of discouraging people to send their letters out of the mails. Under Franklin and Hunter, the Parliamentary Post became profitable.
