Caitlin McCabe 2005

Early Life Born in Massachusetts on January 17, 1706 From 1716 to 1718 he worked with his father as a chandler making candles and soap

Early Life (cont.) When he was 15 years old he was an apprentice printer for his brother at The New England Courant, the first newspaper in Boston Around 18 he ran away to Pennsylvania

Early Life (cont.) There he married Deborah Reid in the year of 1730 In Pennsylvania, after working as an apprentice printer, he opened up his own printing shop

Later in life... In 1729, Franklin bought a newspaper, The Pennsylvania Gazette In 1733 he started publishing Poor Richard’s Almanac,many of his famous quotes were in this book Was the most famous American of his day

Later in life... (cont.) In 1753 he is given the Copely Medal of the Royal Society of London for contributions to science In 1776 he signed the Declaration of Independence as a delegate from Pennsylvania

Later in Life… (cont.) In 1782 he negotiated a Treaty of Peace with England In 1753 he is given the Copely Medal of the Royal Society of London for his contributions to science Died in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on April 17, 1790

Inventions Did not patent inventions, he wanted them to be for free use to the public Turned results into practical inventions

The Bifocals Invented the bifocals (glasses that let you see near and far at the same time) Did this by cutting two spectacles in half and putting the lenses in frames

The Lightning Rod Invented the lightning rod Helped ships and buildings not have lightning damage

The Long Arm Invented the long arm Helped him to reach high spaces as he got older Made of a wooden pole that had a claw attached to the end that helped grasp things

The Odometer Invented the odometer (ways to keep track of distance)

The Glass Armonica Glass Armonica is a Musical Instrument Was a musician himself- he played the violin, harp, and guitar Played by touching edge of a spinning glass with dampened fingers Mozart and Beethoven used this instrument

Franklin Stove Franklin stove was developed around 1740 Also called the “Pennsylvania Fireplace” Equipped the stove with a flue (heat channel) which heats air around it

Franklin Stove (cont.) Made room twice as warm than other stoves Used only 25% of usual amounts of wood

Other Small Inventions Invented Swim Fins Credited for Rocking Chair Age 46- Invented bells called ‘Lightning Bells’ which would jingle when there was lightning in air

Electricity and Kite Experiment Started studying electricity in 1750 Kite experiment was one of his observations Did a lightning test in which he tested the idea that lightning would pass through metal

Electricity and The Kite Experiment (cont.) Did this by using a key To get the key up near the lightning he used a kite Lightning is a stream of electrified air (or plasma)

Electricity and The Kite Experiment (cont.) Suspected lightning was an electric current in nature Kite flight took place on June of 1752 Kite flight led him to develop terms about electricity such as: battery, charge, condenser, electrician, and many more

Politics In the 1750’s he became interested in politics In 1765 he testified to Parliament against the stamp act

Politics (cont.) Franklin was elected to the Second Continental Congress At the Second Continental Congress he worked on the Declaration of Independence In 1778 France signed a Treaty of Alliance with the U.S.

Politics (cont.) In 1789 he wrote an anti-slavery treaty Mid 1780’s- became president of the Executive Council of Pennsylvania

Politics (cont.) Was a delegate of the Constitution Convention and he signed the Constitution Was one of our ‘Founding Fathers’

Politics (cont.) Only person that signed all 4 documents which created the United States: The Declaration of Independence (1776)/ The Treaty of Alliance, Amity and Commerce with France (1778)/ Treaty of Peace between England, France, and the U.S. (1782)/ The Constitution (1787)

The Political Cartoon Was the first political cartoon designed by Benjamin Franklin urged colonies to join together during war (French and Indian War and the Seven Years’ War) Represents 13 colonies

Weatherman Was also a weatherman Printed weather forecasts in his almanac Noticed that northeast storms begin in the southwest and travel in opposite directions from their winds

Establishments Established first fire company Established first fire insurance company

Establishments (cont.) Established and improved these places: mutual insurance companies, volunteer fire departments, hospitals, libraries, agricultural colleges, intellectual societies

Establishments (cont.) In 1731 he launched the Library Company, this was the nations first subscription library In 1743 he established the American Philosophical Society

Establishments (cont.) Put together the Pennsylvania Hospital The hospital, library company, and Philosophical society are still in existence

Establishments (cont.) In 1736 he helped organize Philadelphia's Union Fire company In 1752 he helped establish the Philadelphia Contribution for Insurance Against Loss by Fire

Postmaster Most notable service in domestic politics was reform of the postal system Appointed postmaster in 1737

Shipbuilding and Sailing One of the very first people to chart the Gulf Stream Was interested in ocean currents and shipbuilding

Shipbuilding and Sailing (cont.) Suggested the Chinese model of dividing ships’ holdings in water compartments so if one part leaked, it would not spread and sink the rest of the ship

Flight Was very interested in the idea of flight Predicted balloons would be used for military spy flights and bomb droppings in wars

Currency System Honor his contribution to economy by putting his face on the 100 dollar bill Used printing skills to print paper money (helped establish system in America)

Currency System (cont.) Believed the only true way to wealth was through hard work- this became the soul of the “American Dream” The “American Dream” is that all people are created equal and have the same opportunity at success.

Quotes Some famous quotes include: “Well done is better than well said” and “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”. Was called “the harmonious human multitude”

Quotes (cont.) Thomas Jefferson called him “The greatest man and ornament of the age and country in which he lived”.

Known for…. Was famous for being a scientist, inventor, statesmen, printer, philosopher, musician, economist diplomat, businessmen, humorist, civic leader, international celebrity, and a genius

Hey! My name is Caitlin McCabe and I am in the 7th grade at Hanes Middle School! I swim, play volleyball, and play soccer. My favorite sport is soccer! I play on a classic team for the ‘92 Lady Twins White! We are awesome! I also play the flute in the band! I have a brother and a black lab named Teddy! I also love chocolate!

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