“belonging to or characteristic of America.” It is hard to relate Benjamin Franklin to this definition of an American‚ but it does apply to many of his characteristics. Franklin’s loyalty to America shows greatly throughout his life in his writings and jobs. Franklin’s many jobs included being an inventor‚ politician‚ author‚ statesman‚ philosopher‚ soldier‚ scientist‚ citizen‚ and a printer. Franklin helped stabilize America by helping to write the countries declaration of independence
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Personal Responsibility Even though some people never develop strong personal responsibility skills‚ it is a trait‚ which is taught by parents and by peers growing up. These skills can determine the outcome of the future and the degree of success. In order to be a successful student‚ personal responsibility is essential. It is accepting accountability for one’s actions and is vital when pursuing an education. Personal responsibility and college success are dependent upon one another. Personal
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13011 5 November 2014 Rough Draft Responsibility is part of our society whether we know it or not. From birth we learn responsibility for our future endeavors in life. Growing up I learned responsibilities such as eating all my vegetables on my plate and sharing my favorite toys. However‚ I also learned something even more essential…we apply our definition and learned trait of responsibility in life through each step of growing up. Every day I use responsibility to act independently and make decisions
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The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin’s life made a huge impact on the history of America. He also was an influence for many citizens. Since Franklin lived during the eighteenth century‚ a period of growth for America‚ he also played a part in the political founding of the United States. To help future generations‚ Franklin wrote an autobiography of his life. An autobiography is a piece of literature about someone’s own life. He separates his into four parts‚ each one depicting
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Assignment Breakdown – Essay Cycle 1 Due Dates Proposal – on Blackboard Tues‚ 10/15 Enthymeme – on Blackboard Thurs‚ Oct 17 by 5 pm (after class) Revised Enthymeme – in class and on Blackboard Tues‚ Oct 22 Essay 1.1 – via SafeAssign Thurs‚ Oct 24 Peer Revision Workshop – bring a hard copy of 1.1 with instructor comments to class Tues‚ Oct 29 Individual Meeting – in PLC 21 (time TBD) on Wed‚ Oct 30 and Thurs‚ Oct 31 Essay 1.2 – via SafeAssign Tues‚ Nov 2 Peer Review work – in
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and I forget. Show me and I remember. Involve me and I understand.” – Benjamin Franklin. Benjamin Franklin was raised in a poverty. He nourished himself with literature when he was just a kid‚ and worked for his brother as a printer at the age of 17. When he left his brother to open his own printing press‚ he became so successful that he retired at the age of 42! This allowed him to focus on his love for science. Franklin was a polymath (in other words‚ he was many things)—an author‚ printer‚ politician
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American rags-to-riches myth‚ and writers such as Benjamin Franklin and Frederick Douglass had successfully embraced it in their works.<br><br>Franklin and Douglass are two writers who have quite symmetrical styles and imitative chronology of events in their life narratives. They both approached their story with a "rags-to-riches" idea. In addition‚ we must realize that both Franklin and Douglass are powerful writers. In that sense‚ I mean that Franklin was a "well-educated" man in which he filled his life
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Jessica Baird Period 4 3/11/13 Abstract Title: The autobiography of Benjamin Franklin‚ 1706-1757 Author: Benjamin Franklin Summary: The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin was written by Benjamin Franklin from 1771 to 1790; however‚ Franklin himself appears to have called the work his Memoirs. Although it had a torturous publication history after Franklin’s death‚ this work has become one of the most famous and influential examples of autobiography ever written. One of the most powerful and
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Theodore and Franklin Roosevelt were two of the best presidents that ever took the oath of office. Since they both had Dutch ties‚ they had an aire of grit and strength about them. Both presidents were in office during some of the hardest times that America has been through‚ but their strength and determination led this country through those hard times and helped form a great nation. Theodore Roosevelt‚ Jr. was born on October 27‚ 1858‚ to a wealthy family in New York. His nickname was ?Teedie?
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In school‚ as in life‚ everyone has certain responsibilities. The Principal is responsible for overseeing the efficient running of the school. The teachers are responsible for seeing that school rules are obeyed‚ that their lesson plans are well written and lessons prepared. Teachers are also responsible for seeing that each of their students learn the material that is presented. Students are responsible for many things as well. All students are responsible for making sure they are ready to learn
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