John Franklin

Benjamin Franklin had a profound effect on his community, the city of Philadelphia, our nation and people all over the world. He is often believed to be one of the most prolific authors and contributors early to American literature. His idealistic views, wisdom and leadership approach are unmatched. Moreover, many life lessons can be learned from studying The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin. Always surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals who will propel you to greatness:…

As a mature aged student studying via distance education, it can sometimes be difficult to self-manage and find a healthy balance between life, work and study. Additionally, information overload can prove overwhelming, hindering proper memory retention, after having been out of the learning environment for numerous years. Discovering what strategies work best is an individual process of trial, error and re-evaluation. The time management and learning strategies I will explore to counteract these…

Rosalind Franklin was perhaps one of the most influential woman scientists. Rosalind Franklin was born in London, England on 25th July 1920. There is probably no other woman scientist with as much controversy surrounding her life and work as Rosalind Franklin. But now, the uncertain legacy of Franklin and her role in the 20th century 's premier biological discovery appears resolved in a new sweeping life story, Rosalind Franklin: Dark Lady of DNA, by British biographer Brenda Maddox. Brenda…

in the British Parliament. American literature of that time reflects the revolutionary mindset and the struggle towards independence and sovereignty. This paper will examine the American authors and revolutionaries of the 18th century. Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He wanted to unify the thirteen colonies and his ideologies became a symbol of liberty. Franklin’s most interesting publication appeared in his newspaper called The Pennsylvania Gazette which depicted a cut…

Common Sense Essay The document Common Sense was written to motivate the people who lived in the thirteen colonies to wage war against the British colonizers so that they can finally have their freedom. This document provided details regarding the benefits of and the necessity for freedom which are easy to understand. Common Sense helped to explain the reason why independence from Great Britain had to be sought at a period when the issue of whether to aim for freedom or not was the main dilemma…

Thomas Paine was a renowned pro-American writer and author of some of the most persuasive texts of the American Revolution. Paine wrote in a manner that appealed to the masses, not just American elites. He often quoted the Bible in his arguments in an attempt to engage people of all classes in the struggle for American independence and for a rejection of government based on hereditary monarchy. In Paine’s pamphlet Common Sense, it said the Colonists should aim for complete independence from…

Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin were the most two who stood against slavery by writing, speaking, or negotiating.…

The Magna Carta was an influential, historical document that impacted society in several ways. It was signed by the British King John. The King signed it, unaware of all rights he was giving up. The Magna Carta was basically 63 grievances of the noblemen in Britain. The Magna Carta was just as impactful now as it was then. There are innumerable ways the Magna Carta has shaped society today. The Magna Carta influenced modern society by allowing freedom of speech, being a precursor to human rights…

In the final public letter Thomas Jefferson wrote to Roger C. Weightman, Jeffereson referred to the declaration as “an instrument, pregnant with our own and the fate of the world.” America’s fight to autonomy has been viewed as the world’s paradigm of revolutions from colonial rule and it all began with the “Declaration of Independence.” The American declaration of independence became a blueprint for future declarations, fulfilling Jefferson’s prophecy. The drafting of a declaration of…

These days, many people might have heard about the fourth of July - Independence Day, the day that the United States of America was freed from the British colonies and started to have its own rights, but few people actually know what happened. This essay will talk about the American Revolution, the events that took place and the causes and negative effects of this event. After this it offers some recommendations on how they could have dealt with these negative effects. When looking more closely…