benjamin franklin was born in boston on january 17,1706, 15 th of the 17 children of josiah franklin...

Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston on January 17,1706, 15th of the 17 children of

Josiah Franklin a poor respected candle maker He only went to school for 2 years. He later wrote

A famous quote well to me. “I acquired fairwriting pretty soon but I failed in the arithmetic...At ten years old I was taken home to assist my

father In the business.” Benjamin ran away from home.

He ran away to Philadelphia,Pennsylvania and met a man from a printing shop. So Ben chose to

work at the printing shop.

1706

Ben wasborn

Jan. 17

1714Ben went to schoolWhile only being 4

Ben hadChoice butTo leave school toHelp his father in his soapAnd candle shop

1716 1718

When Ben wasTwelve he workedAt a printing center.

1722

Ben wrote his firstArticle for his bother'sNewspaper. His brother's newspaper was called New England Courrant. At this time Benjamin ran away from home. And met a Printing man.

1728

BenjaminFranklin openedUp his on printing Shop. In Philadelphia,PennsylvaniaOf course.

1730

BenMarried Deborah Read

1733

BenjaminFranklin wrote andPublished POOR RICKER'S ALMANCEWhich contained a calender,weather forecast,for the year,Poems, and sayings.

Journal entries

1.Today I start school yeah. And guess what I'm only Four years old. That means I'm a big boy today.

2. Today I'm feeling the blues I had to quit school to help my Dad in his candle shop today. Yeah I guess well I better payAttention to what I'm doing before my and get candle togetherAnd if they do you better not use them for your birthday!!!!

3.Today is the day. Today I will leave and and actually becomeA man and make my own decisions and I will do this by Running away.

4. I knew it I knew. Guess what I found I very kindMan in Philadelphia,Pennsylvania and he worksIn a printing factory but that's not the best part He inspired me to make my own printing shop And here comes the best part I 'M MARRIED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YEAH

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