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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.
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How did Benjamin Franklin gain success?
to answer your question; he didnt get struck. i was curious about this as well so i did some research and, as it turns out, the kite (and attached twine) only collected trace amounts of electricity by being close to the storm. as a result, the key became electrified enough that sparks could be taken from it to prove his theory.
What are the names of Benjamin Franklin's brothers and sisters?
Ben Franklin had 12 siblings, not including him. His five older brothers: Samuel, Josiah Jr., John, Peter, and James. His two younger sisters, Lydia and Jane. And his five older sisters: Elizabeth, Hannah, Anne, Mary, and Sarah.
Ben Franklin had 12 brothers and sisters. He also had 3 brother in-laws at 8 years old! Below are his brothers and sisters altogether.
Elizabeth Samuel Hannah Josiah Jr. Anne1 Joseph John Peter Mary James Sarah2 Ebenezer3 Thomas Lydia Jane
1,2,3 means in-laws
Yes.
What did Benjamin Franklin believe in?
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
American public official, writer, scientist, and printer who played a major part in the American Revolution When a religion is good, I conceive it will support itself; and when it does not support itself, and God does not take care to support it so that its professors are obliged to call for help of the civil power, 'tis a sign, I apprehend, of its being a bad one.
-- Benjamin Franklin, letter to Richard Price, October 9, 1780, quoted from Adrienne Koch, ed., The American Enlightenment: The Shaping of the American Experiment and a Free Society, New York: George Braziller, 1965, p. 93. The way to see by faith is to shut the eye of reason: The Morning Daylight appears plainer when you put out your Candle.
-- Benjamin Franklin, the incompatibility of faith and reason, Poor Richard's Almanack (1758) I have found Christian dogma unintelligible. Early in life I absented myself from Christian assemblies.
-- Benjamin Franklin, quoted from Victor J Stenger, Has Science Found God? (2001) Many a long dispute among divines may be thus abridged: It is so; It is not so. It is so; it is not so.
-- Benjamin Franklin, Poor Richard's Almanack,1743 If we look back into history for the character of the present sects in Christianity, we shall find few that have not in their turns been persecutors, and complainers of persecution. The primitive Christians thought persecution extremely wrong in the pagans, but practiced it on one another. The first Protestants of the Church of England blamed persecution in the Romish Church, but practiced it upon the Puritans. These found it wrong in the bishops, but fell into the same practice themselves both here and in New England.
-- Benjamin Franklin, An Essay on TolerationLighthouses are more helpful than churches.
-- Benjamin Franklin (attributed: source unknown) He [the Rev Mr. Whitefield] used, indeed, sometimes to pray for my conversion, but never had the satisfaction of believing that his prayers were heard.
-- Benjamin Franklin, from Franklin's Autobiography [Excerpt]:
"A little Religion, and a little Honesty, goes a great way in Courts."
-- Benjamin Franklin, comparing the politicized clergyman with the regular clergyman, a thing which a few have ventured to do in recent times (Ahem!), quoted in The New England Currant (July 23, 1722), "Silence Dogood, No. 9; Corruptio optimi est pessima." quoted from The History Carper â� â� [Excerpt]:
"But the most dangerous Hypocrite in a Commonwealth, is one who leaves the Gospel for the sake of the Law: A Man compounded of Law and Gospel, is able to cheat a whole Country with his Religion, and then destroy them under Colour of Law: And here the Clergy are in great Danger of being deceiv'd, and the People of being deceiv'd by the Clergy, until the Monster arrives to such Power and Wealth, that he is out of the reach of both, and can oppress the People without their own blind Assistance."
-- Benjamin Franklin, comparing the politicized clergyman with the regular clergyman, a thing which a few have ventured to do in recent times (Ahem!), quoted in The New England Currant (July 23, 1722), "Silence Dogood, No. 9; Corruptio optimi est pessima." quoted from The History Carper, thanks to Ben for the tip! â� â� [Passage]:
"This Political Description of a Hypocrite, may (for ought I know) be taken for a new Doctrine by some of your Readers; but let them consider, that a little Religion, and a little Honesty, goes a great way in Courts. 'Tis not inconsistent with Charity to distrust a Religious Man in Power, tho' he may be a good Man; he has many Temptations "to propagate publick Destruction for Personal Advantages and Security:" And if his Natural Temper be covetous, and his Actions often contradict his pious Discourse, we may with great Reason conclude, that he has some other Design in his Religion besides barely getting to Heaven.
"But the most dangerous Hypocrite in a Commoneealth, is one who leaves the Gospel for the sake of the Law: A Man compounded of Law and Gospel, is able to cheat a whole Country with his Religion, and then destroy them under Colour of Law: And here the Clergy are in great Danger of being deceiv'd, and the People of being deceiv'd by the Clergy, until the Monster arrives to such Power and Wealth, that he is out of the reach of both, and can oppress the People without their own blind Assistance.
"And it is a sad Observation, that when the People too late see their Error, yet the Clergy still persist in their Encomiums on the Hypocrite; and when he happens to die for the Good of his Country, without leaving behind him the Memory of one good Action, he shall be sure to have his Funeral Sermon stuff'd with Pious Expressions which he dropt at such a Time, and at such a Place, and on such an Occasion; than which nothing can be more prejudicial to the Interest of Religion, nor indeed to the Memory of the Person deceas'd. The Reason of this Blindness in the Clergy is, because they are honourably supported (as they ought to be) by their People, and see nor feel nothing of the Oppression which is obvious and burdensome to every one else."
-- Benjamin Franklin, comparing the politicized clergyman with the regular clergyman, a thing which a few have ventured to do in recent times (Ahem!), quoted in The New England Currant (July 23, 1722), "Silence Dogood, No. 9; Corruptio optimi est pessima." quoted from The History Carper, critical editing for readability and PAM Style Sheet conformity is ©2003 Cliff Walker â� â�
Who said early to bed early to rise makes a man?
Benjamin Franklin.
This proverb has been attributed To Benjamin Franklin, but versions of it have been around for much longer. The exact version of this proverb was first published in 1639 in the book Parœmiologia Anglo-Latina or 'Proverbs English, and Latin'.
Where were Ben Franklin's parents buried?
Christ Church Burial Ground, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Ben Franklin remains buried in the cemetery next to Christ Church in Old City, Philadelphia. His grave is visible at all hours. In a waste of money that would have appalled Franklin, people throw coins on his grave to this day.
- in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- he died of old age and pleurisy at age
- 84 on April17,1790
- His grave is at 5th and Arch Streets in Olde City.
Why was Benjamin Franklin taken out of school at the age of ten?
First of all because he was a soap maker and could not afford it and also because his Brother James needed help at his printing press
Who inspired Benjamin Franklin?
No one. His father pulled him out of school at 7, took away his books, and beat him if he found him reading. Franklin was smart and always thinking. He was a self starter and really had no one to encourage him.
What is the current value of a used 1908 one cent Benjamin Franklin stamp?
There are a large number of 1 cent stamps with Franklin. the value is going to vary a great deal based on exactly which one it is. Chances are it is a very common stamp that can be purchased for a few cents, but it can be very hard to tell the different types apart. Consult a postage stamp catalog, usually available at your local library for exact identification and catalog values.
When and where was the toaster invented?
Crompton and Co. invented the first electric toaster in Britain in 1893. It was later introduced in the USA in 1909.
The first toaster was intvented in 1893, however it was common to toast bread in roman times. It was reinvented in 1912.
The toster was invented in 1921
What did the city of Philadelphia and Benjamin Franklin help each other?
Benjamin Franklin wanted to be a printer like his brother, and although his brother had to go to jail for printing something that was against the law so ben went to philadalphia so he can print something that he wanted to print and that is what he did follow his dream which I think was to do what his brother did and he wanted to fix.
=France, because the french was really on the English side, but they were just trying to protect themselves and their stuff. So they started to watch and see if the Patriots were capable of wining. When the Patriots won the Battle Of Saratoga they started to trust them. So they sent out troops to fight against the Loyalists.=
Was benjiman Franklin a president?
Yes he was-- but it doesn't mean what we think today. He was a President of the state of Pennsylvania. Back then, a "president" of Pennsylvania was the same as what we today would call a Governor. While he was one of our Founding Fathers, he was never a U.S. president.
How old was Benjamin Franklin when he ran away to Philadelphia?
Benjamin Franklin, one of the United States of America's founding fathers, ran away from his family when he was 17 years old in 1723. He reached and stayed in Philadelphia after running away on October 6, 1723.
What was Benjamin Franklin's mother's last name?
Franklin! That's why they called him Benjamin Franklin.
What contributions did Benjamin Franklin make to the nation of United States?
There are many things. He was in the Continental Congress and helped draft the Declaration of Independence. He harnessed electricity and invented the lightning rod. He also founded the first fire fighting force and anti-slavery institutions in America. He also convinced the French to join in the American Revolutionary War against France.
When did Benjamin Franklin receive the noble award?
Sadly, Ben was dead long before Nobel was born and could therefore not receive a prize.
no one givs a s_h_i_t
Did Benjamin Franklin ratify the constitution?
Yes, he is a Framer of the U.S. Constitution because he signed the declaration of independence and he attended the Convention.
In what year did Benjamin Franklin propose the Albany Plan of Union?
he affected it by signing soulja boy sorry self. then chief keef came in and took over
What are two inventions credited to Benjamin Franklin?
There have been many wonderful inventors in the past. Inventors are important because of the useful things created to make life easier. Ben Franklin invented bifocal glasses, and the franklin stove.
Some kites can be launched without assistance, especially those with a delta wing shape. They'll stand up on their wing tips with a gentle pull on the lines; a sharp tug from there will be enough to launch it.
Did Rosalind Franklin have any brothers or sisters?
Her father was Ellis Arthur Franklin,mother was Muriel Frances Waley,she was the elder daughter and second of the family of five children. Her father's uncle was Herbert Samuel (later Viscount Samuel) who was Home Secretary in 1916 and the first practising Jew to serve in the British Cabinet.[8] He was also the first High Commissioner (effectively governor) for the British Mandate of Palestine. Her aunt Helen Carolin Franklin was married to Norman de Mattos Bentwich, who was Attorney General in the British Mandate of Palestine.[9] She was active in trade union organisation and women's suffrage, and was later a member of the London County Council.[10][11]
Franklin was educated at St Paul's Girls' School and North London Collegiate School[12][13] where she excelled in science, Latin[14] and sports.[15] Her family was actively involved with a Working Men's College, where Ellis Franklin, her father, taught electricity, magnetism and the history of the Great War in the evenings and later became vice principal.[16][17] Later Franklin's family helped settle Jewish refugees from Europe who had escaped the Nazis.[11]
How tall was Benjamin Franklin?
Franklin Delano Roosevelt was 6'2" tall. The tallest U.S. Presidents were Abraham Lincoln and Lyndon B. Johnson, both at 6'4". The shortest was James Madison at 5'4". Average height of a U.S. President has been 5'11" since 1900.
Ben Franklin invented 9 things. He invented bifocals, lightning rod, Glass Harmonica, library chair, swim fins, the long reach device, Franklin Stove, catheter, and Daylight Savings Time.
