How did Benjamin Franklin further the development of the Enlightenment philosophical movement in America? How did he help change American life and reflect Immanuel Kant’s call to “dare to know”?
Write an approximately three-page argumentative ‘response’ essay to this prompt, with an introduction, thesis, clear body paragraphs and conclusion. Cite directly borrowed quotes and concepts from the reading, like this.[1]
Please limit your use of sources to Franklin, Kant, the Foner survey,[2] my lectures[3] and (if you like) other published scholarly sources. WIKIPEDIA AND OTHER NON-SCHOLARLY-REVIEWED SITES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.
This assignment is for the History Common Assignment with the following objectives:
Using the documents provided, you will analyze the theme of ‘change over time.’ Consider each document as you look at patterns of change. In your response, be sure to include the following elements:
An introduction that clearly states your claim: what is changing, over what length of time, and where? Use appropriate historical context from class to help contextualize your claim.
An analysis section that describes each document and what it reveals about change over time. What information is relevant evidence to support the change you identified and why?
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