by Emma

Benjamin Franklin was amazing. He invented many things. He was also a scientist and a writer. He worked for the governor too.

He was born in Boston in 1706. Once he went to Philadelphia, married, bought a house, and had three children. The oldest two were males. The youngest was a female. Unfortunately, his youngest son got very sick and died when he was only four years old. Later he went to France. He stayed in France so long, that when he came back, his daughter had already had two children!

Earlier, when he was in Philadelphia, he ran away from being a printer’s apprentice in his brother James’s workshop. One day, he had three big loaves of bread from the baker and large bunches of clothes in his pockets. As he walked along the street, people hid their smiles. A lovely girl standing in a doorway even laughed and snickered out loud. When Benjamin was a little older, he married the girl who snickered at him.

Benjamin Franklin wrote something like a book. It was called Poor Richards Almanac. It was basically like a book with tips and information. He also wrote the Gazette for Philadelphia.

Benjamin Franklin had lots of good ideas and inspired many people. I had fun reading and learning about him. For more information, I recommend reading books about Benjamin Franklin.

Questions Emma would ask Benjamin Franklin?

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Labels: colonial-america, emma, franklin, literature, science

by Emma

• How did you get ideas for your inventions?

• Was it hard to make inventions?

• Did you like being around so many people?

• Did you like having so many siblings?

• Why did you travel so much?

Labels: ask-a-hero, colonial-america, emma, franklin, literature, science

by Morgan

Betsy Ross was born on January first. People believe that she made the first American flag. Other people say that Betsy did not make the American flag.

Betsy Ross lived in Philadelphia. Betsy lived with her mother, sisters, and her brother. When she was a little girl, her dad died in a fire in her old house. She was sad that her dad died in the fire. Her mother was sad too. Her dad died when she was only six years old. She did not have any pets.

Betsy was nice to people. She helped people get better and wanted to become a nurse. She changed her mind because she wanted to make the American flag. Read more about Betsy Ross.

Questions Morgan would ask Betsy Ross

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by Morgan

• How did you make the flag?

• Where did you get your ideas for the flag's design?

• Did anyone help you make the flag?

Labels: ask-a-hero, colonial-america, morgan, ross