The Historical Events of Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin played a key role in several of the most important events of the Revolutionary War. He was one of the architects of the Declaration of Independence. He was also an influence in the framing of the Constitution of the United States.
Benjamin Franklin was one of the first members who signed the Declaration of Independence. On June 11,1776 Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, and Robert R. Livingston were chosen to a committee to draft the Declaration. Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence on June11 through June 28, 1776. During the process of the writing Jefferson sent his draft to Ben to check it over. Ben only made a few corrections. The Declaration was presented on July 4th 1776. On August 2nd, 1776 people began to sign the Declaration of independence. Fifty-six people signed including Ben. Franklin was the oldest person to sign. In 1778 Ben, an elder, played a key role at the Constitution Convention. Franklin also signed the Constitution. Ben was too ill to read his speech for the Constitution himself so he had another delegate read it. Though Ben disagreed with parts of the constitution he said, “I agree to this Constitution with all its faults”. After statement, everyone signed the Constitution.
Benjamin Franklin played a key role in the creation and development of two of the most important documents in our countries history.Bibliography: www.pbs.org/benfranklin3_citizen-founding.html