Historical importance

             The historical importance of Benjamin Franklin’s autobiography is found when we look at his actions and their effect. This way we understand how Ben Franklin became Ben Franklin. How he changed the people and the structure of the country that changed the world.

Benjamin Franklin was the embodiment of some American characteristics and added even more characteristics to the American world.  For he had the human desire to do good, the colonial intentions to do well and the ancient desire to do his best. He is the idol that inspired Americans and played the part of a hero in our culture.

The country was new and Ben opened it up for the older worlds. Ben’s influence passes from book to mind to mouth to the nations both near and far. Today one can find his influence in businesses, communities, and governments in this country and in others.  

This man changed the country that changed the world. He shows that one needs not to be President to change this world, nor take over hundreds of nations, nor be born with everything, nor re-invent the wheel. His progress started when he decided to progress, not to wealth, power, or fame, but to an un-reachable goal of perfection, though these things may find those who pursue such things.

            Here one may search, how did Ben alter the public and the constitution of the nation that altered our planet? What specific action did he take that changed so much in the world? It is for these reasons and more that people look to his autobiography to learn about the man.