Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston in 1706 and ended his formal schooling at age 10. He went on to write for his brother's newspaper and publish Poor Richard's Almanack. As one of America's most famous Enlightenment thinkers, Franklin was also a prolific inventor who helped shape the modern world and grew increasingly involved in politics from the 1750s onward, founding the Pennsylvania Academy, which later became the University of Pennsylvania. An interesting fact is that Franklin first proposed the idea of daylight saving time in 1784.

1. The Enlightenment Days of Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin Jace Smethurst 4a

2. Benjamin Franklin

3. Early Life Born In Boston on January 6th, 1706 Youngest child out of 17 children Ben ended his school life at age 10

4. Writings Ben wrote secret letters for his brother’s newspaper. He also wrote Poor Richard's Almanack.

5. Place in the Enlightenment Ben was considered America’s most famous Enlightenment thinker. He was also one of the greatest inventors that changed the world today. Politics became more of an active interest for Ben in the 1750s. He also started the Pennsylvania academy and college, which is an art academy.

6. Most Interesting Fact The idea of Daylight Savings Time was an idea of Benjamin Franklin’s that he came up with in 1784.