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Benjamin Franklin, born in Boston, embraced Philadelphia as his home where he faced significant challenges in his early life. His father wanted him to become a clergyman, but with limited funds for education, Franklin's formal schooling was cut short after just one year. As an apprentice in his brother's printing business, he gained valuable experience but also faced hardship when his brother's abusive behavior forced him to flee to Philadelphia. There, he overcame obstacles to establish his own print shop, marrying his childhood sweetheart and building a successful business.
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ABC Biography of Benjamin Franklin
Although Ben Franklin was born in Boston, the city of Philadelphia was known as his home. Benjamin’s father wanted him to go into the clergy. ABCD Clergymen require years of school and Ben’s father could only afford to send him for one year. During his youth, Ben worked as an apprentice in his brother’s printing and newspaper businesses.
Even though Ben had kept the newspaper going while his brother was in prison, his brother harassed and beat him when he was released. For his own safety, Ben ran away to Philadelphia. EFGH Getting started in his own business was difficult, but Ben managed to open his own print shop. He married his childhood sweetheart and together they ran the print shop, a general store, and a book store.
