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