The Age of Benjamin Franklin
Season 1
Ep 16. Benjamin Franklin and Colonies vs. Empire
- TV-PG
- March 2, 2018
- 29 min
As with slavery, Franklin's attitudes toward the British Empire also shifted as Parliament struggled to govern far-flung colonies. Here, you will review Franklin's role as an American agent to London while tensions rose between Britain and the colonies. A steady drumbeat of war began to be heard.