Benjamin Franklin made life better for the American colonies. Benjamin Franklin worked hard to make life better. One of his inventions proved that lightning was electricity. Ben Franklin helped write the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. Ben Franklin gave very practical devices to the United States of America. Franklin never patented his inventions, nor got money for them. His stove is now called the “Franklin Stove”. Ben Franklin helped start a bunch of businesses. Ben Franklin helped improve life for our colonies.