How Did Benjamin Franklin Influence Society
“Words may show a man's wit, but actions his meaning.” Although possessing the gift of a silver tongue, Benjamin Franklin allowed his actions to speak louder than his words as seen through his many contributions to society, threw his acts against authority, popular belief, and political involvement. Better known for a man whole help shape America………… At the age of sixteen, a young Benjamin Franklin posed as a widow under the name of, Silence Dogood. Under his alias, he delivered a series of letters in 1722 to the New England Current, which was published. These letters would poke fun at colonial life, favoring the Harvard lifestyle. His ideas where loved by the public, but he knew his brother, the Head of the New England Current, would never allow for his pieces to be published. Instead of kneeling to the situation, he took it upon himself to find a way for his ideas to be heard. Without his actions, his letters would never have
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He felt strongly for the unification of the people. But, speeches and political rallies did not do it for the man. He made it a point to be seen in the public eye. Hoping to form a greater connection with them form his presence. Knowing that seeing the man behind his words, standing for them, would encourage confidence among the people to follow his ideals. Especially, when it came to official documents. At the time it was considered dangerous to have ones name attached to any document for fear of the punishment that came with it. This was not a problem for Benjamin. A prime example of documents that he attached his name to would be signed all three of the major documents that freed the colonies from British rule and established the United States as an independent nation: the Declaration of Independence, The Treaty of Paris, and the United States Constitution. With his name being out there, there was always the possibility that he could receive repercussions for his
He felt strongly for the unification of the people. But, speeches and political rallies did not do it for the man. He made it a point to be seen in the public eye. Hoping to form a greater connection with them form his presence. Knowing that seeing the man behind his words, standing for them, would encourage confidence among the people to follow his ideals. Especially, when it came to official documents. At the time it was considered dangerous to have ones name attached to any document for fear of the punishment that came with it. This was not a problem for Benjamin. A prime example of documents that he attached his name to would be signed all three of the major documents that freed the colonies from British rule and established the United States as an independent nation: the Declaration of Independence, The Treaty of Paris, and the United States Constitution. With his name being out there, there was always the possibility that he could receive repercussions for his