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How did Ben Franklin's bifocals, stove, & swim fins effect t
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Our Conclusion is that Ben Franklin invented a lot of things that were very important to America, but now in present time we don't wear the fins on our hands, we don't use stoves to heat our house, and the bifocals have improved over time.
Credits
Bifocal photo: http://psalmslife.com/2013/11/24/psalm-1085-6-vision/
Franklin Stove photo: http://antiquestoves.net/dir/franklin-fireplace-stoves-sold/702-early-fireplace-wood-and-coal-antique-franklin-stove-frk1580
Swim fin photos: http://blog.sunplay.com/blog/fun-fact-friday-history-snorkeling/
websites used
u.s.history.org
blog.constitutioncenter.org
Bifocals
Bibliography
- Used for reading and distance.
- Before he invented bifocals he carried around two pairs of glasses.
"While growing up he carried around 2 pairs of glasses."
-UShistory.org
"Benjamin Franklin's Inventions, Discoveries, and Improvements." ushistory.org. Independence Hall Association, 4 July 1995. Web. 29 May 2014.
"Ben Franklin's Best Inventions and Innovations." Constitution Daily. The National Constitution Center, 17 Jan. 2014. Web. 30 May 2014.
Fleming, Candace. Ben Franklin's Almanac: Being a True Account of the Good Gentleman's Life. New York: Atheneum for Young Readers, 2003. Print.
Adler, David A. B. Franklin, Printer. New York: Holiday House, 2001. Print.
Franklin Stove
- Stove was invented in 1742.
- Stove heated houses.
"It radiated heat from the middle of room in all directions."- u.s.history.org
Swim Fins
- The swim fins were made to be put on your hands.
- Ben Franklin made the fins when he was only 11 years old.
"Ben was an avid swimmer at a very young age."- ushistory.org
How did Ben Franklin's bifocals, stove, & swim fins affect the U.S. during his time?