Question

What is the most likely reason Benjamin Franklin compiled his wit and wisdom in the form of an almanac? He intended it for practical, everyday use. He believed it only applied to a small, educated elite. He felt it should be embraced with an almost religious fervor. He wanted to keep it from falling into the hands of the aristocracy.

Answer 1

The correct answer is C) He felt it should be embraced with an almost religious fervor.

The most likely reason Benjamin Franklin compiled his wit and wisdom in the form of an almanac He felt it should be embraced with an almost religious fervor.

Benjamin Franklin published his almanac called "Poor Richard's Almanac," on December 19, 1732. He used a pseudonym of Richard Saunders. It included diverse topics of general information such as recipes, poems, trivia, and quotes, pretending to be a source of information for the general public.  

Answer 2

The correct answer is A) He intended it for practical everyday use.

Benjamin Franklin wrote the almanac using the pseudonym of Richard Saunders. He thought it was a more popular way of writing in colonial America. In fact, 10.000 copies were sold per year from 1732 to 1758. That type os writing was very useful because it contained weather forecasts, household ideas and other entertainments.