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Chapter 11 Interest in Public Affairs of The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin by Benjamin Franklin

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Inequities in Taxation and the Birth of Fire-Fighting Initiatives

This chapter examines the unfair tax burden on constables, particularly how it disproportionately affects the poor compared to the wealthy. It also highlights the formation of a fire-fighting company, which successfully improved fire protection and led to a significant reduction in fire losses within the city.

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