The life of Ben Franklin

  • Born in Boston

    Born in Boston
    Was born in boston
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    Benjamin's Life

  • Invents swim fins

    Invents swim  fins
  • Becomes an apprentive at print shop

    Becomes an apprentive at print shop
  • Starts Silence Dogood

    Starts Silence Dogood
  • Gets a job as a printer in Philly

    Gets a job as a printer in Philly
  • Opens his own print shop

    Opens his own print shop
  • Publishes the 1st Poor Ric. Almanack

    Publishes the 1st Poor Ric. Almanack
  • Becomes Philadelphia postmaster

  • His electricity writings are published

    His electricity writings are published
  • French and Indian War begins

    French and Indian War begins
  • designs a new street lamp

    designs a new street lamp
  • Elected to 2nd Continetal congress

    Elected to 2nd Continetal congress
  • Negoatiates treaties with France

    Negoatiates treaties with France
  • Negoatiates treaty with Britain

    Negoatiates treaty with Britain
  • Proposes Great compromise

    Proposes Great compromise
  • He sadly dies at age of 84

    He sadly dies at age of 84
  • His face gets on the $100

    His face gets on the $100