18. Benjamin Franklin Tried To Abolish Slavery
While Benjamin Franklin owned two slaves throughout his life, they helped him in his printing office, and at home, he would eventually become an abolitionist. Benjamin’s belief in abolition grew in the 1760s after he became impressed by the work ethic of his slaves. In the 1760s, Benjamin Franklin wrote to a friend that he was surprised by their intelligence and felt if, given the opportunity, they could do great things. By the time Franklin passed away, he had been the president of the abolitionist group that pushed for the education of the African race so that they could live freely.
