Question

Which analysis most effectively explains a key concept presented in Benjamin Banneker's letter to Thomas Jefferson?

a. Banneker reasons that those who are free have a responsibility to protect those who are not because all were created by the same Being and tasked with caring for those who are less fortunate.
b. Banneker concludes that since he and Jefferson share common beliefs about blacks and whites, they should treat each other as equals.
c. Banneker asserts that since blacks and whites share the same creator, with the same features and abilities, each should be compassionate toward the others' circumstances and seek freedom for all.
d. Banneker claims that because Americans were subjected to British rule they should be held accountable for the well-being of all those still held in servitude.

Answer 1

The answer is most likely D. But since you didn't add the excerpt I am not completely positive. Hope this helped you! :)

Answer 2

Benjamin Banneker was an African-American farmer and author who is famous for his letter to Thomas Jefferson where he disagrees with the treatment towards blacks, justifying that it contradicts with the principles of Declaration of Independence and Bill of Rights. He states the equality between white and blacks. The correct answer is C.