Benjamin Franklin is a famous scientist who changed the world with this kite experiment. His experiment is called "The Philadelphia Experiment". The lab itself was the study of the relationship between the electricity in the lightning and a lightning rod itself. Franklin's theory involved the lightning bolt neutralizing the total or even a piece of the charged storm cloud. The bolt would then send energy to the high lightning rod.…
Benjamin Franklin is generally credited with the invention of bifocals. Historians found evidence to suggest that others may have come before him in the invention. however, a correspondence between George Whatley and John Fenno, editor of The Gazette of the United States, suggested that Franklin had indeed invented bifocals, and perhaps 50 years earlier than had been originally thought. Since many inventions are developed independently by more than one person, it is possible that the invention of bifocals may have been such a case. Nonetheless, Benjamin Franklin was among the first to wear bifocal lenses, and Franklin's letters of correspondence suggest that he invented them independently, regardless of whether he was the first to invent them.…
I believe that Benjamin Franklin most definitely should be the Person of the Century. He made a lot of contributions to us through inventions, literary work, and politics. Ben Franklin is a very powerful and intelligent man. He was able to rise out of poverty to become a wealthy, famous and influential person. He was able to do this through hard work, dedication, and ingenuity.…
In early United States History, Benjamin Franklin was known for being a different kind of person. He never followed the rules like everyone else and always “marched to the beat of his own drum”. This difference from everyone else is what made Franklin a prominent figure in early American society. Franklin also uses this difference to help get his beliefs about society across to citizens. He uses satire to call people out and try to fix issues in the colonies.…
Finally he tried and tried harder and it worked! He discovered many things about the lightning rod and electricity like, when he put a metal key under lighting and touched the key, he got zapped. He then realized how he can use electricity to make light and heat sources. According to History.com, during the american revolution Benjamin Franklin was part of five-member committee that helped draft the Declaration of Independence, in which the 13 american colonies declared of their freedom from the British rule.…
He named his version after himself, calling it the “Franklin Stove”. It used the same amount of wood fuel, but it burned much longer (“Benjamin Franklin”). With New England having harsh winters, it was easy to see why something of this sort was in need of improvement. Another problem the people of New England had, only now it was in the summers, was that there were buildings constantly being struck by lightning, resulting in a fire that could cause widespread damage. Ben Franklin, knowing that metal was a conductor of electricity, made lightning rods, (“It’s The Little Things”).…
Franklin Delano Roosevelt used many new inventions to bring America together and feel whole again. “FDR used the informal radio addresses to explain his policies to the American public.” (This Day in History) Roosevelt used the radio as a way to connect with Americans. He would speak on the radio 31 times while he was in office.…
Significant Leaders during the American Revolution The American Revolution is what gained Patriots their independence from Great Britain and also gave us this beautiful country that we live in today. There were many historical people during the American Revolution however, all that information would take a plethora amount of time to explain, which I don’t have. With this in mind, I’m going to try to tell you all of the significant leaders during the American Revolution in my power. First of all, let’s start with Major General Nathanael Greene. Greene was the youngest brigadier general in the continental army (Logan).…
Benjamin Franklin Leadership Actions Impact Close your eyes and imagine a world without America and electricity. The world in your mind would become reality if it wasn’t for the actions of one man, Benjamin Franklin. Discovering electricity with his legendary kite experiment, and helping America in the revolution serving as a diplomat and a head figure, Benjamin franklin is perhaps the most impactful figure throughout the history of America. One dismal day, the clouds were ominous, forecasting a thunderstorm in the city of Philadelphia. A simple man by the name of Benjamin Franklin, was about to make the greatest discovery in the human history.…
Darin Jackson History 211 Professor Doyle February 6 2018 Essay on: The Americanization Of Benjamin Franklin Ben Franklin was one of the signers and 'founding fathers' of the Declaration of Independence. Franklin is very popular. He is known by many for his appearance on the one-hundred dollar bill and his invention of bifocals. He believed that most American colonists did better when British monarchy was in charge. So how did Franklin go from being a faithful British supporter to having a big impact on the American Revolution?…
Analysis of Benjamin Franklin's The Way to Wealth Benjamin Franklin was born into rather mediocre circumstances, and his rise to wealth and fame constitutes a true American "rags to riches" storyline. And due to this clichéd American fascination with the concept of a true "self made man", his readers, many of them of meager means and poorer backgrounds, were able to relate to his writings on a personal level. In his original Poor Richards Almanac, published in 1732, he provides insightful advice and morally sound lessons intended to educate and entertain the audience for which it was intended. This audience was comprised of poor farmers, struggling craftsman, and frankly anyone wishing to make any means of a living or to get rich through their own business ventures. In his original preface to the main text of Poor Richards Almanac, entitled The Way to…
Quote: “” Established, 1790, to burn English-influenced books in the Colonies. First Fireman: Benjamin Franklin. ”"(Bradbury 16). B. Explanation: Born in 1706, Benjamin Franklin was one of America’s most important founding fathers and greatest contributors to the Declaration of Independence. He also stood with America during the American Revolution.…
Thomas Edison was one of the greatest inventors and entrepreneurs of the Gilded Age, bringing forth great changes in our society many years ago. Some may be wondering why someone would say this, primarily knowing Edison as the inventor of the modern day lightbulb, but there is more to the inventor than meets the eye upon further examination. Entrepreneurs are defined by the Edison Innovation Foundation as “agents of change”, who create products and services for the world, thus creating massive change (2012). Thomas Edison not only invented the lightbulb, he revolutionized the world with it, as this discussion will soon illuminate on. Thomas Edison, born in the city of Milan, Ohio on February 11th, 1847, started off as an eccentric child.…
Benjamin Franklin was an inventions superstar. He invented many things. Joel Young shows us by saying, “Benjamin Franklin was a big time inventor…. He invented bifocals, the glass armonica, swim fins, the Franklin stove, the lightning rod, electricity, and much more.” Benjamin Franklin was also a write.…
In The Americanization of Benjamin Franklin, Wood explains the life of the Founding Father, Benjamin Franklin, and shows how he became one of America’s greatest icons. Also, he gives readers a new understanding of the American Revolution and a profound insight into the emergence of America’s ideas itself (16). Wood also examines the events that caused Franklin’s life and views to change not only himself but American Culture (246). Moreover, individuals today do not know where life will lead them; however, just like Franklin he was never destined to be the symbol of significance as the entrepreneurial American nor was he destined to be an American (x). Therefore, just like Franklin, individuals should never give up nor settle for less in order to achieve their dreams.…