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Benjamin Franklin: Declaration Of Independence And Constitution

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Benjamin Franklin was born on January 17, 1706 in Boston, Massachusetts Bay. He organized the first library that lended books and organized the first volunteer fire department. He took interests in electricity, mathematics, and mapmaking. He was part of the making of the Declaration of Independence and Constitution. Franklin helped end the Revolutionary War by composing the 1783 Treaty of Paris. Benjamin’s father was Josiah Franklin, a soap and candle maker. He has 17 children, 7 with the first wife and 10 with the second. Ben was his 15th child and last son. Benjamin was removed from school at 10, even though he was doing well. His father made him work with him in candle making. To stop Ben from going to sea, Josiah appointed
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