Final answer:
Benjamin Franklin was an inventor, writer, diplomat, and statesman who made significant contributions to American history, including advocating for colonial unity and negotiation of the Treaty of Paris.
Step-by-step explanation:
Benjamin Franklin was an inventor, writer, printer, diplomat, scientist, humorist, and statesman. He was born in Boston in 1706. In 1733 he started publishing Poor Richard's Almanack. A distinguishing feature of Franklin's almanac was his witty sayings and lively writing. During the French and Indian War, Franklin advocated colonial unity with his Albany Plan which encouraged the colonists to "Join or Die." He was a delegate to both Continental Congresses and a member of the committee to write the Declaration of Independence. Franklin was the U.S. Ambassador to France and helped to negotiate the Treaty of Paris that ended the American Revolution. The French loved Franklin, and he was very popular there. Later, he was the oldest delegate to the Constitutional Convention at the age of 81. He became a member of the Pennsylvania Abolition Society before he died.