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Benjamin Franklin owned at least two slaves, George and King, before becoming an avid abolitionist in the years following the Revolutionary War.
I would add Peter and Jemima who are mentioned in his will to be freed but had already died before Franklin. There was also Othello who died at a young age. So that makes five and he had two slaves long after he became an abolitionist.
It was very common during his era for colonist to own African slaves. Many considered Africans to be an inferior (not as smart) race compared to whites. Franklin used his two slaves to help him in his newspaper business. He did eventually change his mind on slavery and not only freed his slaves, but became a dedicated abolishionist (someone who fights against slavery).
Franklin owned two slaves, George and King, who worked as personal servants, and his newspaper, the Pennsylvania Gazette, commonly ran notices involving the sale or purchase of slaves and contracts for indentured laborers.
After Franklin returned from France in 1785, he joined and eventually became president of an abolitionist group founded a decade earlier by the Pennsylvania Quakers. The group was called the Society for Promoting the Abolition of Slavery and the Relief of Negroes Unlawfully Held in Bondage. Franklin was convinced that not only the slave trade, but slavery itself should be eliminated. He eventually freed his own two slaves.
Yes, he owned slaves -- at one time seven of them.
Slaves were sold in his store.
His publications included ads for slaves, as well as rewards for runaway slaves.
He explicitly criticized those who escaped slavery by joining the British military.
By the 1750s, Franklin became an abolitionist, and by 1758 was advocating the education of slaves. He became increasingly anti-slavery over the years; openly denouncing it just before his death.
No, he did not. Benjamin Franklin lived in a time where slaves where kept but only in certain southern states. Ol' Ben lived in Pennsylvania.
Franklin owned two slaves during his life, both of whom worked as household servants, but in his old age he came to view slavery as a vile institution that ran counter to the principles of the American Revolution.
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How many slaves did Benjamin Franklin own and what were their names?
He owned two slaves, George and King
Did Benjamin Franklin free his slaves?
benjiman franklin let his slaves free
Did Benjamin Franklin own land?
no
Was Benjamin Franklin named after his uncle?
According to history, Benjamin Franklin's uncle was, in fact, Benjamin Franklin. Benjamin Franklin was actually named after his own uncle. His uncle was said to be a good writer and poet.
What is the document did Benjamin Franklin publish to address educating former slaves?
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How many slaves did Benjamin Franklin own and what were their names?
He owned two slaves, George and King
Did Benjamin Franklin free his slaves?
benjiman franklin let his slaves free
Did Benjamin Franklin own land?
no
Was Benjamin Franklin named after his uncle?
According to history, Benjamin Franklin's uncle was, in fact, Benjamin Franklin. Benjamin Franklin was actually named after his own uncle. His uncle was said to be a good writer and poet.
Does Benjamin Franklin have his own website?
yes
Who wove his own cloth?
Benjamin Franklin
What is the document did Benjamin Franklin publish to address educating former slaves?
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Why did the delegate Benjamin Franklin said that slaves should not be counted as representation?
he thought it was fair for the states without slaves
Where and why did Benjamin Franklin invent the almanac?
Benjamin Franklin did not invent the almanac. Almanacs were popular books in Colonial America.Benjamin Franklin wrote his own almanac called Poor Richard's Almanack.
How old was Benjamin Franklin when he started publishing his own newspaper?
23
What Did Benjamin Franklin do after he an away From His House?
He Opened His Own Printing Shop.
Did any other scientist work with Benjamin Franklin?
As far as it is known to the date, Benjamin Franklin did not work with other scientists. Even if he is famous for having worked in many areas of knowledge (from electricity to politics), Benjamin Franklin is believed to have done everything on his own.
