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Benjamin Franklin could be considered an important influence for the French Revolution, in particuarly his impact on the Enlightenment Era. An inventor and figure of new, radical and "revolutionary" ideas, Franklin provided the French nation hope for equality of all citizens regardless of privileged order and status among the hierarchy of Estates, thus a new voice for the once oppressed Third Estate. With an alliance created with America during the "American War of Independence", the French society began to use these this enlightened leaders to shape their own ideas, questioning their own thoughts on the absolute divine monarchy, creating a common constitution and and abolishing the privileges available to the First and Second Estates. With these radical thoughts and motives, the French nation began a revolution to move their society towards equality and fairness for all people.
The writer would like to thank her VCE History Revolutions teacher (HAMMO) her invaluable information and advice on the topic.
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Is Benjamin Franklin a colonist or a British?
Colonist
Did Benjamin Franklin capture british tax collectors?
no
Was Benjamin Franklin a traitor?
Yes to the British crown
Did Benjamin Franklin helped the native Americans or the british?
Benjamin Franklin helped the native Americans during the American revolution. he helped them with getting together and fighting back at the British
Who signed the Paris Peace Treaty?
The treaty document was signed by David Hartley (a member of the British Parliament representing the British Monarch, George the Third), John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and John Jay (representing the United States).
