What Honor Did Benjamin Banneker Receive in Recognition of His

question 39

Multiple Choice

What honor did Benjamin Banneker receive in recognition of his considerable skills in mathematics and mechanics?

• A)He was appointed surveyor of the boundaries and streets of the District of Columbia.
• B)He was appointed by the Secretary of War to establish a system of fortifications along the country's Atlantic coast.
• C)He was appointed by Thomas Jefferson as the head professor of mathematics and astronomy at Jefferson's new school,the University of Virginia.
• D)He was appointed a major general in the U.S.Army and given overall command of the nation's artillery corps.

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