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Ben Franklin’s association with books, printing, and writing was a constant throughout his long life. As a young boy, Ben worked as an apprentice printer to his brother James, who worked in a printing shop. He later worked as a journeyman printer in other …

Ben Franklin constantly looked for practical ways in which people’s lives could be helped or improved through scientific discoveries, observations of the natural world, and inventions. Although this was a lifelong interest, Ben was able to devote more …

During Ben’s time as a printer, our Nation was not yet independent with its own Government. It was made up of thirteen colonies that were ruled by Great Britain. His skills in leadership and negotiation allowed Ben to play a very important role in the …

Ben had many learning adventures during and after his years as an apprentice, journeyman, and master printer. This timeline lists the major events in his life. 1706: Born in Boston, Massachusetts. 1718: Begins printing apprenticeship to his brother. 1723: …