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What did Benjamin Franklin set up to protect philadephia and the Pennsylvania colony?
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Why is Benjamin Franklin important in the constitution?
to protect human rights (I guess)
Who was Benjamin Frankin?
Benjamin Franklin (January 17, 1706 - April 17, 1790) was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States of America. He was also a leading author and printer, political theorist, politician, postmaster, scientist, inventor, satirist, civic activist, statesman, and diplomat. Benjamin Franklin was a noble man. He invented a lot of things and he was very smart. Benjamin Franklin also signed the declaration of independence. He was one of the founding fathers of america. Benjamin Franklin was a founding father. He was a writter, inventor, and political activist. He was also the only man to have his face on U.S. currency that was not a president.
Who invented the lightning rod which helped protect buildings from lightning?
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What device did Benjamin Franklin invent to protect buildings and ships from lightning damage?
Lightening rods.
When was the lightning rod invented by benjamin franklin?
Benjamin Franklin invented the lightning rod in 1749. It was designed to protect buildings and ships from lightning strikes by attracting the lightning and safely conducting it to the ground.
Who is the inventor of lightning rod?
One inventor of the lightning rod was Benjamin Franklin. Another was a German priest, Diwisch. Both appear to have made their inventions in the same decade, around 1753. See "Who Really Invented The Lightning Rod?", The Electrical Review, volume 32, 10Feb1893, p.146.
When was the lightning rod made?
The lightning rod was first thought of in 1770 and was actually made in 1772 ~silence dogood~
Who invented the lightning rod which help protect buildings from lighting?
Benjamin Franklin in 1749. However, there is a claim, hotly debated, that the Russian Akinfiy Demidov, topped a building with a metal spire in the early 1700's
What did Benjamin Franklin prove?
Benjamin Franklin's experiments with lightning and electricity proved that lightning is electricity and that lightning rods can protect buildings from lightning strikes. His kite experiment demonstrated the connection between lightning and electricity.
Who invented the bifocals and the lighting rod?
Benjamin Franklin is credited with inventing both the bifocals and the lightning rod. He created bifocals to address his presbyopia, a condition that causes difficulty in focusing on close objects, and he invented the lightning rod to protect buildings from lightning strikes by grounding the electrical charge.
What rights did men have according to Benjamin Franklin?
Franklin believed that government of the few was open to tyranny and corruption. In order to protect the rights of the colonists (Englishmen), Franklin accepted the system we know as representative democracy. He recognized the importance of protecting the individual's rights in the political process and the purpose of the state (government) to protect the natural rights (inalienable) of all citizens. He was tolerant of other views, political, social, and religious. You can read more about the ideas of Franklin and our "Founding Fathers" at these sites. http://www.teacheroz.com/colonies.htm http://hometown.aol.com/we4amhis/SubjectIndex.html MrV
What is so significant about the colony of Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania was the only colony set up to protect religious freedom.
