A Comparison of Lives between Martha Ballard and Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin and Martha Ballard were two very different figures in American history. During the time of the American Revolution, Benjamin Franklin was known for his important contribution to the creation of the Declaration of Independence. Franklin's significance to the formation of the United States is a story that is told in countless sources of literature, including his own autobiography, The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin. However, many people are unaware of his numerous other achievements. Martha Ballard was not the famous historical figure that Franklin was. She has be…