Almanacs contained articles with topics including weather reports, cooking recipes, predictions and various quotes. What distinguished Franklin's almanac were its witty quotes and writing styles. Many of the famous phrases associated with Franklin, such as, "A penny saved is a penny earned". ... His most famous experiment was his kite experiment, which verified the nature of electricity and lightning. ...
"Imagine for a just a moment, if you will, that the slaves who were brought to America weren't dark-skinned. Instead, white people and black people were both the same neutral skin color." Would the history of the world be different? Better yet, would Americans act differently? Unfortunately, we will...
American literature has gone through many phases ever since it emerged in the mid-1600's. From puritanism to postmodernism, this form of literature has produced many classics, from which many themes, morals and motifs have emerged. Themes from individuality to teen angst. But none have been as promi...
Thomas Jefferson was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States and a key spokesperson for democracy and equal rights for all Americans. Jefferson sparked change in the hearts of many men during the American Revolution. During this time period, Jefferson served as the nation's first secretary...
