What prestigious society did Hill join in 1771?
American Philosophical Society
The Freemasons
The Royal Society
Carpenters' Hall Society
Answer
In 1771, the American Philosophical Society elected Hill as a fellow. The American Philosophical Society was a group of prominent intellectuals and scientists who met regularly to discuss and debate the latest scientific discoveries and philosophical ideas. Hill was one of the few African Americans to be elected to the society, and his election was seen as a sign of the growing acceptance of African Americans in the intellectual community.
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