Benjamin Franklin Pg. 83

Biographical 1706-1790: lived almost the whole century Lived through the founding of the last colony and the federalist period Born in poverty but move up: very American concept Apprentice to his brother in printing Started Poor Richard’s Almanac

Royal Society (British) French Academy of Science Enlightenment Member of 2 societies Royal Society (British) French Academy of Science Used the scientific method Bifocals Proved lightening=electricity Stove Society 1st lending library 1st volunteer fire dept

1st Continental Congress Declaration of Independence Committee Political Movements Albany Plan of Union 1st Continental Congress Declaration of Independence Committee 2nd Continental Congress Constitutional Convention