c) Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin, one of the most versatile and influential founding fathers, made significant contributions as a successful printer. His printing business produced a variety of materials, including books, pamphlets, and currency. Franklin’s newspaper, the Pennsylvania Gazette, and his Poor Richard’s Almanack were widely read and influential. His success in printing not only contributed to his personal wealth but also facilitated the spread of knowledge and revolutionary ideas. Franklin’s role as a printer underscores the importance of the press in shaping public opinion and discourse in early American society.