Franklin's Accomplishments Shaped The American Revolution

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His accomplishments remind us today that the founding of America did not rely on just a military victory. He brought his fame as a scientist and man of letters to the task of impressing Europeans, who generally mocked Americans for being ignorant backwoodsmen. His political skill were needed to secure French aid for the Revolution; without his help, America may not have been victorious. Franklin was also pivotal in negotiating a peace treaty with Britain as he brought a cool head and immense prestige. These accomplishments fundamentally shaped the Revolution's outcome. Franklin also helped to shaped his country by expressing a sense of Americanness in his writings and life experiences. The accomplishment he is probably most well-known for is