Benjamin Franklin... Select all that apply.
a. went largely ignored around the world until the 19th century for his scientific contributions
b. engaged in a great deal of practical research that produced useful inventions
c. conducted the most important research of his era on the nature of electricity
d. believed that scientific activity was an important element of citizenship
Answer:
b. engaged in a great deal of practical research that produced useful inventions
c. conducted the most important research of his era on the nature of electricity
d. believed that scientific activity was an important element of citizenship
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