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Benjamin Franklin: attended grammar school until age 8; and was put to work at age ten. he was apprenticed as printer for his brother who printed the New England Courant. ran away to New York and later to Philadelphia at the age of 16. 1741 he began publishing Poor Richard's Almanac, a very popular and influential magazine. elected to the Pennsylvania Assembly in 1751 and served as an agent for Pennsylvania. elected to the Continental Congress in 1775, played a crucial role in the rebellion against Gr. Britain, helped Jefferson in editing the Declaration of Independence. Businessman, Writer, Publisher, Scientist, Diplomat, Legislator, and Social activist The oldest person to sign the Declaration created the first American public library and fire station force

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I am Benjamin Franklin from Pennsylvania. I am a businessman, writer, publisher, scientist, diplomat, legislator, and a social activist. I am here to try to convince you to sign the Declaration of Independence.

For many people signing this declaration would be just like declaring independence from their parents, which if you think about is exactly what we are doing. Great Britain is like out mother, telling us what to do and giving us many restrictions about what we can and can't do.

Some of you may be thinking "Why should we trust him? What right does he have to tell us to sign that piece of paper?" Well, all I have to say to that is that I have written and published the Poor Richard's Almanac, which is one of the most popular and influential magazines here. I have helped Thomas Jefferson edit this document in front of you to my best ability. It is your choice whether or not to sign it, but it would mean a better future for all of us if you do.

The Declaration of Independence will mean a new future for all of us American's. It will help us break away from King George who has tight reins on us by not letting us trade with other places around the world except for England. Also, he won't let us choose our own judges, or have a jury, because he is afraid that they will side with us instead of him.

"They that can give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety."

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