e Declaration of Independence, Franklin helped him draft it. Thomas Jefferson said that the only reason Franklin didn't write the whole Declaration was because he would include too many jokes. Lets add a great sense of humor to the rest of his great qualities (Sahlman).In 1775 he didn't just help draft and sign Declaration of Independence, he was also named Postmaster General of the colonies. Busy would hardly begin to describe this man's schedule ("Benjamin Franklin"). In December 1776, at the age of 71, he and two other people traveled to France and successfully negotiate a treaty of commerce and defensive alliance. He stayed in France as an ambassador to the Court of Louis XVI for the next nine years. While there, he worked trade treaties. Franklin became very highly thought of among the French (Sahlman). While he was there, he did some notable things. In 1778 Franklin signed the Treat of Alliance with France and in 1782, he negotiated the preliminary peace treaty with Great Britain. Also helping him negotiate the treaty with Great Britain were John Jay and John Adams (Sahlman).Of all of the documents and treaties he signed, arguably the most important was signed in 1783 ("The Electric Franklin"). He signed the Treaty of Paris which officially ending the Revolutionary War. In 1785, at the age of 80, he returned to Philadelphia after the lengthy trip to Europe. Two years later, he became a member of the overly important Constitutional Convention. Although he was 80+ years old, he still helped create and signed the Constitution ("Benjamin Franklin").One of the final things that Franklin did in his life was helping petition congress to abolish slavery. Although it wasn't successful, it really helped set the tone for things to come (Sahlman).Bedridden at the ripe age of 84, Ben Franklin passed away. Over 20,000 people attended his funeral ("Benjamin Franklin"). Why not? He was and still is one of the greatest people to e...
