Question

What was the subject matter of Poor Richard’s Almanack?
A-the joys and hardships of life in Puritan New England

B-the hardships of life as a slave in Boston

C-the wisdom of a Pennsylvania businessman and community leader

D-the joys and hardships of life in the Southern colonies

Answer 1

The answer is C. Richard's Almanac was written by Benjamin Franklin(who was a Pennsylvania business man and community leader). It's essentially a compilation of the wisdom that he gains from trying to perfect himself in his daily life.

Answer 2

Answer:

C-the wisdom of a Pennsylvania businessman and community leader.

Explanation:

Poor Richard's Almanac was a yearly publication written by Benjamin Franklin. For the purposes of this work, Franklin adopted the pseudonym "Poor Richard" (sometimes "Richard Saunders"). In this work, Franklin reflected on the knowledge he had gained as a businessman and community leader. He also included common features of almanacs at the time, such as witty phrases, household advice and other entertaining pieces of information.