believed that rich intellect was far more value, then having a lot of money.In 1762, Franklin returned home from England. When he got home, he had been informed that he had been elected to the Pennsylvania Legislature. While serving on this legislature he arranged mail delivery between New York, and Quebec. Franklin also established a twenty-four hour service between the major cities of Boston, New York, and Philadelphia.Shortly after the Revolutionary War had begun Franklin was chosen to represent Philadelphia at the Second Continental Congress. They meet on May 10, 1775, Franklin was the oldest man who had attended. At this time Franklin was appointed as postmaster of the colonies. While at these meetings, Franklin presented his Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union. This was a plan to unite the thirteen colonies as one national confederation. This plan was not immediately excepted, but it would later serve as a model for the first constitution.On July 2, 1776, the Second Continental Congress formed a committee consisting of Ben Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams. During this time Thomas Jefferson wrote the first draft with help from Franklin and Adams. On July 4, 1776, Jeffersons final copy was adopted. This in turn intensified the war with Great Brittain. The Brittish sent out more and more troops to the colonies. Once again Franklin was called on for help. This time he was asked to head a clandestine diplomatic mission. Franklin along with two other men were sent to France to seek help.Once Franklin Arrived in France he was view as a hero. The French people were on the Americans side. They respected there reasons for fighting the Brittish. Franklin was able to recruit some French citizens to fight for the colonies. Despite initial hesitation the French Government decided to give aide to the colonies after the Americans had won the Battle of Saratogo in 1777. During this time of war Franklin had...
