1. Retired from printing at 42; Began new career as scientist.
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
Retired from printing at 42;
Began new career as
scientist.

2. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
Some of his inventions:
Lightning rod
Bifocal glasses

3. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
Also contributed to the scientific understanding of earthquakes and oceans.

4. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN Began his autobiography in 1771 at the age of 65.
Finished three sections but did not complete it before he died.

5. AUTOBIOGRAPHY
A new genre;
1st Person;
Personal view of history.

6. AUTOBIOGRAPHY Franklin’s provides a review of his achievements and an
understanding of his character.

7. POLITICS Played an important role in: Drafting the Declaration of
Independence;

8. POLITICS
Getting French support
during the Revolution;

9. POLITICS
Negotiating a peace treaty
with Britain;

10. POLITICS
Drafting the United States
Constitution.

11. LITERARY TERMS
PATRIOTISM

12. Love and devotion to one’s country.
LITERARY TERMS
Love and devotion to one’s country.