Question

Which is not an accurate description of Benjamin Banneker?

A.
He taught himself astronomy, mathematics, and surveying.

B.
He was the first black man to be named a cabinet secretary.

C.
His father had been born a slave who was later freed.

D.
He used his knowledge of astronomy to survey the nation's capital.

Answer 1

"D. He was the first black man to be named a cabinet secretary" is not an accurate description of Benjamin Banneker. Banneker was an impressive and self-taught individual who corresponded with Jefferson and was fascinated with the world around him