Benjamin Franklin-Scientist and Inventor Benjamin Franklin has influenced American technology, and indirectly, lifestyles by using his proficiencies and intelligence to conduct numerous experiments, arrive at theories, and produce several inventions. Franklin's scientific and analytical mind enabled him to generate many long lasting achievements which contributed to the development and refinement of modern technology. Few national heroes, including George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, played a more significant role in shaping the American way of life than …showed first 75 words of 1745 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1745 total…died. The money was to be used for public works, part after one hundred years and the rest after two hundred years. The money was used to establish the Franklin Technical Institute in Boston and the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. Therefore, Benjamin Franklin's influence on the American way of life is still felt today. His great mind enabled him to produce many long lasting achievements which contributed to the development and refinement of modern technology.