Primary Sources:

"Benjamin Franklin." Thomas Jeffersons Monticello Blog RSS. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2014. I included this Thomas Jefferson quote in my website to show that one of the smartest men in the world at the time was talking about how incredibly intelligent Benjamin Franklin was because of all that he had contributed to the world around him. "Constitution Quotes." BrainyQuote. Xplore, n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2014. I put this on my website because I wanted to show Benjamin Franklin's sense of humor in getting the point across that the constitution doesn't guarantee happiness, but it guarantees the right to pursue happiness. "The Declaration of Independence of the Thirteen Colonies." Declaration of Independence : Indiana Law. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2014. I included the opening paragraph from the Declaration of Independence in my project because the opening paragraph was key in stating why we needed it. Franklin and Contributors to the Writings, Benjamin. "The Papers of Benjamin Franklin." The Papers of Benjamin Franklin. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2014. This website is solely all of the Articles ever published about Benjamin Franklin, by Benjamin Franklin, to Benjamin Franklin, or by the Federal Gazette. I used this website to compare letters and articles that I used in my research so that I could know for sure if those letters and articles were historically accurate.

Secondary Sources:
Franklin, Benjamin. "Benjamin Franklin and Freedom." JSTOR. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2014. I used this source for an essay on Benjamin Franklin and freedom. I wanted to show that Benjamin Franklin wanted the abolition of slavery. He believed in equal rights for all human beings. "Press Kit: Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World." National Archives and Records Administration. National Archives and Records Administration, n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2014. I used this source for all of the following: Franklin's letter to Francis Child Feb 8, 1785, letter from Franklin to secret correspondence committee Jan 4, 1777, letter from Franklin to the secretary of foreign affairs Robert Livingston April 8, 1782, Rough Journal of continental congress, June 11, 1776, Journal of the constitutional convention, July 5, 1787, Decree of French National Assembly on the death of Franklin,Treaty of Paris, September 3, 1783, Printed version of the US constitution. "A Look Back ... Benjamin Franklin: Founding Father of Covert Action." Central Intelligence Agency. Central Intelligence Agency, 30 Apr. 2013. Web. 13 Feb. 2014. I used this source for all of the following: befriending new people, a master of propaganda, and paramilitary operations. I included these to show a few of the major things that Benjamin Franklin did to help North American become a nation. "Benjamin Franklin: First American Minister." Benjamin Franklin. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2014. I used this source to show that Benjamin Franklin was the first American Minister. I wanted to show that Benjamin Franklin had many big responsibilities, this being one of them. "Scientist and Inventor: Benjamin Franklin: In His Own Words... (AmericanTreasures of the Library of Congress)." Scientist and Inventor: Benjamin Franklin: In His Own Words... (AmericanTreasures of the Library of Congress). N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2014. I received the following from this source: Franklin Stove, design for bifocals Franklins Armonica, he mapped the Gulf Stream, electricity. I used this source to show that Benjamin Franklin was not only intelligent in the political field but in the field of mechanics as well.

"Primary Documents in American History." Treaty of Alliance with France: Primary Documents of American History (Virtual Programs & Services, Library of Congress). N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2014. I used this source for the Treaty of Alliance with France. This source was included in my website to show that Benjamin Franklin knew how to get both sides to compromise and come to a negotiated settlement. "Continental Congress: Benjamin Franklin: In His Own Words... (AmericanTreasures of the Library of Congress)." Continental Congress: Benjamin Franklin: In His Own Words... (AmericanTreasures of the Library of Congress). N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2014. I used this source to show that Benjamin Franklin was : A minister to France and a member of the continental congress. These were included in my project because I wanted to show that Benjamin Franklin had a substantial amount of responsibilities. "Sweden - Countries - Office of the Historian." Sweden - Countries - Office of the Historian. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2014. This source was used to show that Benjamin Franklin was the "Minister Plenipotentiary to Sweden". I, again, wanted to show a lot of Benjamin Franklin's responsibilities. "New York State Museum, Albany, New York." New York State Museum, Albany, New York. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2014. I used this source to show that Benjamin Franklin was part of the Albany Congress, again, to show his responsibilities. "Interview of Professor Alan Houston." E-mail interview. 9 Feb. 14. Web. I interviewed Pr. Alan Houston because I was extremely interested in his work.

"New Ben Franklin Letters Discovered in London Library Archive." Washington Post. The Washington Post, 24 Apr. 2009. Web. 22 Feb. 2014. I used this website to give an example of some of Professor Alan Houston's significant contributions to the world of Benjamin Franklin.

Pictures:
"History Junkie." History Junkie. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2014. Portrait of Benjamin Franklin "The Fresh List: The Latest in Beauty, Fashion, Family, Love, Dcor & More." MSN Living. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2014. Painting of people in a meeting trying to get George Washington's attention to give him ideas, because he is known for listening to everyone's ideas before making decisions. "Free Ebooks - Project Gutenberg." Project Gutenberg. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Feb. 2014. An article from the Pennsylvania Gazette. "Welcome to LEARN NC!" LEARN NC. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2014. Painting of Benjamin Franklin with angels behind him helping him to "conduct the lightning". "Under the Maples." Under the Maples. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2014. Benjamin Franklin at a dance. I included this painting to show that he was social. "Deo Vindice." Deo Vindice. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2014. This is a painting of Benjamin Franklin and others writing the New Treaty of Paris. "Dadzoo." Dadzoo. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2014. A picture of the Declaration of independence. "Sons of Liberty Tees: Patriotic & Liberty T-Shirts." Sons of Liberty Tees Store. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2014. People listening to George Washington in a meeting, Benjamin Franklin being in the room. "The Founder's Blog." The Founders Blog. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2014. A painting of Benjamin Franklin wearing a raccoon skin hat. "The Optics Talk Forums." The Optics Talk Forums. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2014. A statue of Benjamin Franklin. "USHistoryBlog.com." USHistoryBlog.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2014. Drawing of Benjamin Franklin on a horse surrounded by people.

"RISEUP Paranormal." RISEUP Paranormal. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2014. A Benjamin Franklin portrait. "Blog Space Tec." Blog Space Tec. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Feb. 14. Painting of Benjamin Franklin looking over papers. "Let It Fly!" Let It Fly! N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2014. Benjamin Franklin holding the first American flag "Founding.com: A Project of the Claremont Institute." Founding.com: A Project of the Claremont Institute. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2014. Picture of the Declaration of Independence "Thinkquest." Thinkquest. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Feb. 14. Picture of the Treaty of Paris "Jesse's Blog." Jesse's Blog. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2014. Painting of Benjamin reading. "Fine Art America - Fine Art - Art Prints - Fine Art Prints - Greeting Cards Posters - Originals - Buy Art Online - Sell Art Online." FineArtAmericacom Fine Art News. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2014. Benjamin Franklin reading over a paper. Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 11 Feb. 2014. I used this source for Benjamin Franklin's signature as well as a drawing of him and others standing around a table signing a document. Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 11 Feb. 2014. The "Thank Franklin" drawing. Answers. Answers Corporation, n.d. Web. 12 Feb. 2014. Flexible urinary catheter invention picture. "US History." Ushistory.org. Independence Hall Association, n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2014. picture of swim fins and long arm inventions. "The Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary." The Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2014. Benjamin Franklin's odometer invention.

"The Franklin Institute - Home - 215.448.1200." The Franklin Institute - Home 215.448.1200. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Feb. 2014. Picture of lightning rod invention. "National Archives and Records Administration." National Archives and Records Administration. National Archives and Records Administration, n.d. Web. 11 Feb. 2014. I used this source and it's pictures for:Benjamin Franklins letter to Francis Child Feb 8, 1785, letter from Franklin to secret correspondence committee Jan 4, 1777, letter from Franklin to the secretary of foreign affairs Robert Livingston April 8, 1782, rough Journal of continental congress, June 11, 1776, Journal of the constitutional convention, July 5, 1787, Decree of French National Assembly on the death of Franklin, Treaty of Paris, September 3, 1783, Printed version of the US constitution "U. S. History Images." U.S. History Images. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2014. Benjamin Franklin at the printing press. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2014. Join or Die cartoon. "QuestGarden.com." QuestGarden. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2014. Paintings of Franklin and Jefferson. "NNDB: Tracking the Entire World." NNDB: Tracking the Entire World. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Feb. 2014. Portrait of Benjamin Franklin. "Bio.com." Bio.com. A&E Networks Television, n.d. Web. 11 Feb. 2014. Portrait of Jefferson. "The Civil War." . N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2014. Benjamin Franklin in France. Central Intelligence Agency. Central Intelligence Agency, n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2014. Painting of Benjamin in France, picture of dead woman. "Library of Congress Home." Library of Congress Home. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Feb. 2014. I used the following sources for pictures: Benjamin Franklin in France; Pictures of bifocal paper idea; the Franklin Stove,The Glass Armonica, Franklin Stove essay; electricity essay; Gulf Stream map, Declaration Committee, Letter from Benjamin Franklin to George Washington, first American minister, Continental Congress essay

"Explore PBS." PBS. PBS, n.d. Web. 11 Feb. 2014. A painting of Benjamin Franklin at a glass armonica. "Quality Selection for $20 or Less." Reading Glasses: All Styles under $20. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2014. A picture of bifocals. Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica, n.d. Web. 11 Feb. 2014. Used fro the electricity experiments picture. "Welcome to OurDocuments.gov." Welcome to OurDocuments.gov. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2014. Treaty of Alliance picture. "New York State Museum, Albany, New York." New York State Museum, Albany, New York. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2014. Used for the Albany Congress picture.

"New Ben Franklin Letters Discovered in London Library Archive." Washington Post. The Washington Post, 24 Apr. 2009. Web. 22 Feb. 2014. I used this website to give an example of some of Professor Alan Houston's significant contributions to the world of Benjamin Franklin. This is the location in which I received the picture of Alan Houston.