Benjamin Franklin was a man of many talents who made important contributions in multiple areas. He did not graduate from school but worked in a candle shop and wrote Poor Richard's Almanac and his own newspaper. Franklin started Pennsylvania's first fire department, used the scientific method to invent the lightning rod, and founded the Pennsylvania Academy and College of Art. He was a key figure of the Enlightenment known for his intelligence, personal freedom, and bringing together important institutions.

1. JACK OF ALL TRADESBenjamin FranklinMorgan Potter 4A

2. Benjamin Franklin

3. Early LifeDidn’t graduate schoolWorked in a candle shopVery Religious

4. WritingsWrote the book “Poor Richards Almanac”Wrote the Pennsylvania news paper himselfWrote his own autobiography

5. Place in the EnlightenmentBenjamin Franklin Brought together Pennsylvania's First Fire department. By using his own intelligence and Personal FreedomHe used the scientific method to create the lightning rodHe started the Pennsylvania Academy and College of art

6. Most Interesting FactHe Brought together the first fire department