Ben franklin

Benjamin Franklin

By ZakRivera
  • Born

    Born

    Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston, Massachusetts.
  • Apprentice

    Apprentice

    Worked for his brother, James in is printing shop until he was 21 years old.*
  • Poor Richard's Almanac

    Poor Richard's Almanac

    Sold 10,000 copies a year for 25 years*
  • Lightning Rod

    Lightning Rod

    Made a kite with a key on the string. Discovered that lightning can make electricity. He then invented the lightning rod.*
  • Postmaster

    Postmaster

    English officials named him postmaster of America*
  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence

    Benjamin Franklin helped write the Declaration of Independence.
  • United States Constitution

    United States Constitution

    Benjamin Franklin also helped write the United States Constitution.
  • Died

    Died

    He died at the age of 84 after becoming very sick.