USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Benjamin Franklin FRS FRSA FRSE (January 17, 1706 [O.S. January 6, 1705] – April 17, 1790) was an American polymath who was active as a writer, scientist, inventor, statesman, diplomat, printer, publisher, forger and political philosopher.

Detailed explanation-2: -Benjamin Franklin primarily served as the editor of the Declaration of Independence. His changes were believed to have been minimal, but, when the document went before the entire Continental Congress, the draft was more thoroughly changed by the larger body from Jefferson’s original text.

Detailed explanation-3: -Benjamin Franklin was many things: a printer, writer, scientist, inventor, statesman, civic leader, and diplomat. As a scientist, he is best known for his experiments with electricity. As a writer, he is known for Poor Richard’s Almanac and his autobiography. He was the oldest figure of the American Revolution.

Detailed explanation-4: -Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin met in 1775 at the Second Continental Congress, where they both represented their states. They also worked together on the Declaration of Independence, then both served in diplomatic posts in France. The two men quickly formed a friendship. They agreed on much.