Benjamin Franklin Pg. 83

Describe contributions Benjamin Franklin made to colonial and revolutionary periods. Be sure to include the following in your essay: 1.biographical information 2.contributions to the Enlightenment 3. political movements

Biographical : 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

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

Political Movements 1.Albany Plan of Union 2.1 st Continental Congress 3.Declaration of Independence Committee 4.2 nd Continental Congress 5.Constitutional Convention