what did benjamin franklin do?

Answer 1

Ben Franklin was one of the founding fathers of the of the United States.
Ben Franklin discovered electricity wa sproduced by lightening with his key on a kite experiment.
Be Franklin in his youngr years secretly wrote Poor Richards Altmac whic became a best seller of his time.
Frankin Was very instrumental in getting aid for the American Colonists from France an dothers during the Revolutionary war.

The http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Franklin gives this description of Franklin.
Benjamin Franklin (January 17, 1706 [O.S. January 6] – April 17, 1790) was one of the best known Founding Fathers of the United States. He was a leading author, politician, printer, scientist, philosopher, publisher, inventor, civic activist, and diplomat. As a scientist he was a major figure in the history of physics for his discoveries and theories regarding electricity. As a political writer and activist he, more than anyone, invented the idea of an American nation[1], and as a diplomat during the American Revolution, he secured the French alliance that made independence possible.

Franklin was noted for his curiosity, his writings (popular, political and scientific), and his diversity of interests. His wise and scintillating writings are proverbial to this day. As a leader of the Enlightenment, he gained the recognition of scientists and intellectuals across Europe. An agent in London before the Revolution, and Minister to France during it, he more than anyone defined the new nation in the minds of Europe. His success in securing French military and financial aid was the turning point for American victory over Britain. He invented the lightning rod; he was an early proponent of colonial unity; historians hail him as the "First American". The city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania marked Franklin's 300th birthday in January 2006 with a wide array of exhibitions, and events citing Franklin's extraordinary accomplishments throughout his illustrious career.

Born in Boston, Massachusetts to a devout Anglican tallow-maker, he was baptized at Old South Meeting House. Franklin learned printing from his older brother and became a newspaper editor, printer, and merchant in Philadelphia, becoming very wealthy. He spent many years in England and published the famous Poor Richard's Almanac and the Pennsylvania Gazette. He formed both the first public lending library and fire department in America as well as the Junto, a political discussion club.

He became a national hero in America when he spearheaded the effort to have Parliament repeal the unpopular Stamp Act. A diplomatic genius, Franklin was almost universally admired among the French as American minister to Paris, and was a major figure in the development of positive Franco-American relations. From 1775 to 1776, Franklin was Postmaster General under the Continental Congress and from 1785 to his death in 1790 was President of the Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania. Towards the end of his life, he became one of the most prominent abolitionists.

Franklin was interested in science and technology, carrying out his famous electricity experiments and inventing, in addition to his very important lightning rod, the Franklin stove, catheter, swimfins, glass harmonica, and bifocals. He also played a major role in establishing the University of Pennsylvania and Franklin and Marshall College. He was elected the first president of the American Philosophical Society Held at Philadelphia for Promoting Useful Knowledge, the oldest learned society in the United States, in 1769. In addition, Franklin was a noted linguist, fluent in five languages. He is typically recognized as a polymath.

Answer 2

I like the idea of naming him Benjamin after a role model. And it is such a handsome name! However, in my personal opinion, Benjamin Franklin might be a bit too over the top. I like Benjamin Thomas. That way, you honor two great people and the reference to them isn't as noticeable. And Benjamin Thomas is a great combo! BQ: Yes, it does! All your children have gorgeous names by the way! BQ2: That is a gorgeous name! However, if it matters, Scarlett rhymes with Charlotte, which is already a middle name. And the middle name has Rose in it. And Scarlett and Rose are both reddish colors. And you have a Violet already as well. However, if these small things don't matter to you, I would totally go with Scarlett Rosalie!! (:

Answer 3

All kinds of cool things.

Answer 4

Everything and everyone he could, as much as temperance would allow!

Answer 5

he was an inventor..one of the more popular of his inventions,is electricity..

Answer 6

he was an inventor ,signed the constitution

Answer 7

eat america, and fart electricity