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Question 5 • FL-2100010-M/J United States History

How did Benjamin Banneker influence early American history?

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A
He was active in Boston politics, opposing the British before the Revolution.
B
He led protests against British taxes, demanding representation for the colonies.
C
He surveyed the land used to build the nation’s capital in Washington, DC.
D
He worked to smooth tensions between Britain and the US before the Revolution.

Explanation

Benjamin Banneker helped survey the land selected for the nation’s capital, Washington, DC. He worked with surveyor Andrew Ellicott on the project in the 1790s. The other choices describe political or diplomatic roles that were not Banneker’s contribution.

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