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"Nothing stops the man who desires to achieve. Every obstacle is simply a course to develop his achievement muscle. It's a strengthening of his powers of accomplishment." — Thomas Carlyle Write a research-based essay where you describe the accomplishments of Ben Franklin, specifically focusing on Franklin's ability to respond in creative ways to challenges in the many spheres of his long life. For example, among other things, your paper could describe his response to being denied an education as a child, his efforts to succeed in business, and his many challenging missions as America's first international diplomat. When you choose your three sub-topics, remember that Franklin had significant accomplishments in a variety of areas: business, publishing, society, science, practical inventions, government, and diplomacy. Choose sub-topics for which you have sufficient research material to make a strong case. Moreover, choose sub-topics that develop the central idea: Franklin's creative response to challenges. |
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limited education
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improve his character
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succeed in business
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improve society
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explain nature, apply benefits to society
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convince Penn's to share in taxes
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reconcile colonists and England
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Revolutionary Diplomatic Missions Convince
France to support the revolution |