2. Science and invention. Franklin was a prolific inventor and scientist. He is best known for his experiments with electricity, which led to the invention of the lightning rod.
3. Civic engagement and politics. Franklin was actively involved in civic affairs throughout his life. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania Assembly, the Continental Congress, and the Constitutional Convention. He was also a diplomat and helped to negotiate the Treaty of Paris, which ended the American Revolution.
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