Ben Franklin and Thomas Jefferson

Preached the virtues of thrift, prudence and reasonable degree of chastity Spoke against british imperialism and beguiled france into joining the american war for independence Self made man Poor boy who maked good

Born in boston Fifteenth child of poor candlemaker Apprenticed to his brother (a printer) At twelve he published his first works: two ballads At 16 he wrote for his brother's newspaper He made satirical comments on boston society, politics and religion

At 17 Published 'poor richards almanack' (calendar with advertisements, weather, forecasts, recipes, jokes and proverbs)

At 42, he was famous and wealthy but retired from business and devote himself to science and public service

Called the inventor and first planner of colonial discord by british government for representing the colonies in England. Years later was named a delegate to the constitutional convention in philadelphia

The only american to sign the four documents that created the republic (declaration of independence, treaty of alliance with france, treaty of peace with england and the constitition)

Politician, artist, scientist, inventor, patron of education, literary stylist, servant of republic

Member of continental congress, governor of virginia, american minister to france, secretary of state, vice president and president of the USA

Founded the university of virginia and what became the modern democratic party. Fought in order to establish religious freedon and end slavery.

'a summary view of the rights of british america' 'notes on the state of virginia'