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CLEP US History I

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Benjamin Franklin's Poor Richard’s Almanac represents Enlightenment thought in that it:
  1. Was primarily concerned with redefining astronomy
  2. Highlights the advantages of the upper class
  3. Assumes that nature is predictable and can be decoded
  4. Argued for the use of reason in political situations
  5. Vehemently opposed the monarchy as an institution
Explanation
Answer: C - Franklin's work showed that nature was predictable and could be charted. Prior to the Enlightenment, most natural phenomena were seen as acts of God. However, by the 18th century, the focus shifted to distinguishable patterns with logical explanations.
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