USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -During the American Revolution, he served in the Second Continental Congress and helped draft the Declaration of Independence in 1776. He was paramount in obtaining support from King Louis XVI of France and was largely responsible for his signing the important military alliance of 1778.

Detailed explanation-2: -In 1724, under his advice, Franklin traveled to London to purchase equipment and establish business relations. He spent 18 months in Britain acquiring skills that helped him build his fortune and reputation in America.

Detailed explanation-3: -His mission was to get the King to end the Penn family’s right to overturn the colonial legislature and get him to overturn the Penn family’s exemption from paying taxes.

Detailed explanation-4: -According to this first military treaty of the new nation, the United States agreed to provide a defensive alliance to aid France should England attack. American diplomats Benjamin Franklin, Silas Deane, and Arthur Lee negotiated in France on behalf of the American Colonies.