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

to bring together scientists interested in understanding natural phenomena

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

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

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?




to bring together scientists interested in understanding natural phenomena




to garner help in compiling his book of maxims and proverbs, Poor Richard's Almanack




to create a space for those who wanted to share ideas about European religion and politics




to bring together intellectuals and challenge the authority of the Protestant church

donblue22 · Answer

Please post this in the proper subject

anonymous · Answer

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gorv · Answer

click on the find more subject ...and after that a window open in which select  history...and post the Q there

gorv · Answer

u will definitely get help from someone there