Ben franklin

Benjamin Franklin

By ZakRivera

  • Born

    Born
    Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston, Massachusetts.

  • Apprentice

    Apprentice
    Worked for his brother, James in is printing shop until he was 21 years old.*

  • Poor Richard's Almanac

    Poor Richard's Almanac
    Sold 10,000 copies a year for 25 years*

  • Lightning Rod

    Lightning Rod
    Made a kite with a key on the string. Discovered that lightning can make electricity. He then invented the lightning rod.*

  • Postmaster

    Postmaster
    English officials named him postmaster of America*

  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence
    Benjamin Franklin helped write the Declaration of Independence.

  • United States Constitution

    United States Constitution
    Benjamin Franklin also helped write the United States Constitution.

  • Died

    Died
    He died at the age of 84 after becoming very sick.