Why did Benjamin Franklin establish the American Philosophical Society in 1743?

A) To bring together scientists interested in understanding natural phenomena

B) To garner help in compiling his book of maxims and proverbs, Poor Richard's Almanack

C) To create a space for those who wanted to share ideas about European religion and politics

D) To bring together intellectuals and challenge the authority of the Protestant church

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Why did Benjamin Franklin establish the American Philosophical Society in 1743?

A) To bring together scientists interested in understanding natural phenomena

B) To garner help in compiling his book of maxims and proverbs, Poor Richard's Almanack

C) To create a space for those who wanted to share ideas about European religion and politics

D) To bring together intellectuals and challenge the authority of the Protestant church

@Kfins99

anonymous · Answer

@Hero @jigglypuff314 any of you guys good at this?

jigglypuff314 · Answer

I don't know anything about this and just by looking at the options I can think of a logical answer :P

jigglypuff314 · Answer

would a "Philosophical Society" talk about religion? or challenge the church? or talk about proverbs?
Benjamin Franklin is a scientist for all I know... if anything he would want a gathering of scientists.

anonymous · Answer

Good question, I'm not too sure.. I'm guessing proverbs.

jigglypuff314 · Answer

Benjamin Franklin is a scientist for all I know... if anything he would want a gathering of scientists.

anonymous · Answer

I don't know this one, I apologize :/

anonymous · Answer

:/.. No one seems to...

anonymous · Answer

It was A lol.

jigglypuff314 · Answer

I tried to hint at that... "if anything he would want a gathering of scientists."
"A) To bring together scientists"

anonymous · Answer

Oh.. >.< sorry lol..