Why Is Benjamin Franklin Considered A Revolutionary Leader

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American Revolution Leader: Benjamin Franklin

“Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing,” said Benjamin Franklin. Benjamin Franklin was a very smart person who loved reading and was a good speller. He was also a loyal citizen of England until the war started. Benjamin Franklin played a very crucial part in the American Revolution because he was the main advocate of the colonies to England.

Benjamin Franklin began working as a printer, which started his love for journalism. He wrote the weekly newspaper and the yearly almanac for Philadelphia, PA. He also participated in many public committees and public affairs to help evolve the growing city. Because of this involvement in public matters, he was sent to England to discuss American’s rights in the British House of Commons. Benjamin Franklin was a delegate to the 2nd Continental Congress and in the convention to rewrite the Articles of Confederation. He was a co-author of the Declaration of Independence. From the tasks he undertook, he was the brains of the Revolution and spoke out on the colonies defense.
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He convinced the British House of Commons to repeal the Stamp Act. He negotiated the 1783 Treaty of Paris, which ended the Revolutionary War. Challenges that he faced were that he was the only colonist who traveled to England, who was in favor of American freedom. His son was a loyalist to England, which caused a divide in his family. His accomplishments helped America move closer to independence by not trying to start mass destruction and killing on either side of the battle ground. Benjamin Franklin overcame these challenges by trying to be kind to his son and remaining hopeful that his son might feel the same. To overcome these challenges, Benjamin Franklin continued with his learning and interest in