Benjamin Franklin and the Discovery of Electricity: Separating Fact from Fiction

Benjamin Franklin and the Discovery of Electricity: Separating Fact from Fiction

Fact vs. Fiction in U.S. History

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Language: English

Length: 16 minutes

Publisher: Capstone Press

Release date: 2024-04-26

In 1752, the sky in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, darkened. A thunderstorm was coming. Benjamin Franklin was ready to perform an experiment. He wanted to show the electrical nature of lightning. His experiment was a success, but he didn’t discover electricity that day. Myths about Franklin and his experiment have been told for years. Discover what’s real and what’s fiction through infographics, primary sources, and expertly leveled text.