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A Legend is Born
Benjamin Franklin was born in Puritan Boston on January-17-1706 to Josiah and Abiah Franklin. -
Brothers forever
Ben signed his Indentures to his brother. Indentures were the legal contract that commited a worker to work for someone until the age of 21. -
On The Road Again
Ben with his close friend, John Collins, boarded a ship in the middle of the night that was headed to New York. -
The Big Break
Once Ben arrived in Philidelphia, nearly penniless, (not the last time) a man by the name of Keimer gave Ben a job. Ben worked twice for Keimer and later bought his failing company. -
Swindle!
William Keith, while Govener of Philidelphia, tricked Ben. He said that he would give Franflin the supplys needed to run a printing shop in England. But Keith failed to do so and Ben, nearly penniless was trapped in London. -
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Poor Richard's Almanack
Poor Richards Almanack was published in this time. -
Lightning Strike
Benjamin Franklin flew a kite in a thunderstorm proving that lightning was electricity. -
A Dangerous Manuever
Benjamin Franklin, in full knowing that he would be killed if the colonies lost the war sighned the Declaration of Independance. -
Another Victory!
General Saratoga of the British army surrendered at the Battle of Saratoga. -
Battle of Lexiton
The battle of Lexiton marked the beginning of the American Revolution. -
We The People
The Constitution was signed. It is Amerca's most valuable document. -
The Light Dims
benjamin Franklin passed away quietly at the age of 84 in his daughter's house
