Benjamin Franklin
By:Dylan Fisher
Introduction
As a Scientist
As a Civic Leader
Benjamin Franklin noticed that the roads were rocky , bumpy , and dark, so he came up with the idea of paving and lighting roads.Another problem he noticed was that houses were burning down. Because of this, he helped organize the first city fire department. After his son died, he decided he should set up hospitals in every colony because many people died before they actually got to the hospital . Benjamin Franklin helped found the first university of Pennsylvania. Benjamin became the deputy postmaster for all colonies in 1753 . With that job, he sped foreign mail using the fastest packet ships . Benjamin Franklin also founded the first subscription library of Philadelphia. As a result of these projects, he became very popular in the colonies.
About His Life
Conclusion
Glossary
wisdom----------knowledge that is gained by having many experiences in life
religious----------believing in a god or group of gods and following the rules of that religion
revolutionized-----------to change something very much or completely
sources /book
Colonial America: Primary Sources: Author: Peggy Saari copyright 2000
sources/online
Worldbook Student. World Book 2015 Feb 27. Web. 2015