In 1778 Franklin influenced the King of France to take sides openly with the Americans. French warships and French soldiers by thousands now came to help fight our battles.
INDEPENDENCE HALL, PHILADELPHIA, IN THE DAYS OF FRANKLIN
From an old print
Treaty with England
After helping to make the treaty of peace with England in 1783, Franklin came home with many honors. Though nearly eighty years old, the people of Pennsylvania immediately elected him governor.
FRANKLIN AT THE COURT OF FRANCE
Franklin did one more great work for his country. In 1787 the states sent their wisest men to Philadelphia to make a constitution, or plan of government. Pennsylvania chose Franklin, with others, to meet with these men in Independence Hall.
Helps make our Constitution