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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.

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The statement that is correct that Benjamin Franklin establish the American Philosophical Society in 1743 is choice A. It states that the reason why Benjamin Franklin establish the group is to bring together scientists interested in understanding natural phenomena.

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Answer: To bring together scientists interested in understanding natural phenomena.

Explanation: American philosophical society also known as APA was established in 1743 at Philadelphia by Benjamin Franklin. The very purpose of establishment of the society was to make a scholarly society which will try to find out how the nature of things increases the power of man over matter by using their intellect and knowledge. So, the correct answer to this question is that Benjamin Franklin brought together scientist who are interested in understanding the natural phenomena.

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