Impact on Colonies
(How did this Enlightenment Thinker encourage the colonist to rebel against England)
Ben Frank made lives easier for the colonist with inventions he made.
He was part of the five member committee that helped draft the Declaration of Independence in which 13 American colonies declared their freedom from the British Rule.
Theories and Philosohpies
Electricity Theory: Started that electricity should be thought as movement of single liquid.
Ben F. believed that freedom is not a gift bestowed upon us by other men, but a right that belongs to us by the laws of God and Nature.
Was Ben inspired by any other enlightenment thinkers?
What He Believed/Major Works
Ben Frank:
- Invented the Lightning Rod
- Aided the repeal of the Stamp Act of 1765
- Was in the committee of fire that drafted the Declaration of Independence
- Was the First Us Postmaster General
Enlightenment Philosopher
He wasn't really inspired by other E.T's but he was a very social person and got around very well. So that was technically an inspiration. Franklin's best Talents were his ability to persuade different groups of people to join together for benevolent purposes.
Benjamin was known for his accomplishments as a printer, author, an intern, scientist, a civil activist, and a diplomat.
Enlightenment Thinker : Benjamin Franklin
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