Benjamin Franklin | Writer, Inventor, and Founding Father

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Benjamin Franklin | Writer, Inventor, and Founding Father
At the height of the Age of Enlightenment, Benjamin Franklin accomplished great works in countless fields, including science, politics, and media, becoming one of America’s most prolific Founding Fathers. Through two primary source activities and a short video, understand how Franklin embodied Enlightenment values, and used his talent in writing and printing to have his opinions heard and help shape the world.