Benjamin Franklin Biography and Timeline

Birth of Benjamin Franklin

Birth of Benjamin Franklin

Poor Richard's Almanack

Publication of "Poor Richards Almanac"

General Magazine

Franklin began publishing The General Magazine and Historical Chronicle for the British plantations in America.

Invention of Conductor

Invents the lightning conductor

Congress of Albany

Proposes a "plan for union" of British colonies, Britain reject the idea

Alliance Benjamin Franklin and French Foreign Minister

Meets the French Foreign Minister & begins a 2 1/2 yr campaign to win French support

Role range: 1775-1783

Meeting with The French Foreign Minister & begins a

Meets the French Foreign Minister & begins a 2 1/2 year campaign to win French support

Role range: 1775-1783

Treaty of Amity

Along with its sister document the Treaty of Alliance, one two treaties signed on February 6, 1778 in Paris, France between the United States and France establishing a commercial alliance between these two nations

Treaty of Amity

An informal alliance between the United States and France during the American Revolution, the Treaty of Amity recognizes the United States as an independent country, and promotes trade between the two nations.

Treaty of Amity

Mutual protection of all vessels and cargo when in US or French jurisdiction. Mutual Most Favored Nation status between France & the USA with regard to commerce and navigation.

Treaty of Amity

The Franco-American Treaty of Amity & Commerce & Treaty of Alliance is signed in Paris. Signed by Benjamin Franklin, Silas Deane & Arthur Lea on behalf of the Americans with the French.

Treaty of Amity

The Treaty is received by Congress

Treaty of Amity

The Treaty is ratified by Congress

Ambassador

Appointed Diplomatic Representative to France

Role range: 1775-1783 – 1776-1785

Appointed Diplomatic Representative to France

Appointed Diplomatic Representative to France

Role range: 1775-1783 – 1776-1785

Ambassador

Appointed Ambassador of France

Alliance Benjamin Franklin and America

France joins America against Britain by signing a trade agreement

Role range: 1775-1783 – 1776-1785

Treaty of France

Frankin meets Louis XVI to confirm the French-American Treaty

Role range: 1775-1783 – 1776-1785

Peace

American-British Peace talks begin when Benjamin Franklin meets Richard Oswald

Role range: 1775-1783

Peace Treaty

Puts his signature to the preliminary peace Treaty

Role range: 1775-1783