Ben Franklin Research Project 8th Grade

"We must all hang together, or we shall all hang separately"
Ben Franklin was born January 17, 1706 in Boston, Massachusetts. At a very young age Ben wanted to become a sailor. He didn't like his father's trade of candle making. Ben would rather be fighting pirates.
Ben was the best in his class and after two years he was moved to Mr.Brownells School to prepare for his trade. Teachers were impressed that a son from a candle maker's family could read so well.
At age 12 Ben decided to go into the printing business, he was fascinated by the way books were created. This was a very important d…