A life across fields.
Born in Boston in 1706, Franklin began in printing and established himself in Philadelphia. His reading and experimentation carried him into scientific inquiry, while his public work connected him with the institutions and diplomacy of the founding era.
A reading timeline.
Begin with his apprenticeship in Boston from 1718 to 1723. Examine the Philadelphia printing office he established with Hugh Meredith in 1728. Then follow his scientific, civic, and diplomatic work through the records collected by the National Archives. The source collection covers his life from 1706 to 1790.
Questions for a new generation.
How does access to published knowledge shape a community? How do observation and experiment change an explanation? What does a diplomat need to understand about another society? Compare a historical source with your own response and identify the evidence supporting each conclusion.
The Hundred Dollar Heart.
The supplied USU portfolio connects The Hundred Dollar Heart with Franklin and the curriculum. The editorial page preserves the exact publication title and its educational connection. Edition, distribution, and retail details belong with the approved publication record.