Benjamin Banneker Was

question 52

Multiple Choice

Benjamin Banneker was:

• A) a scientist who helped survey the new national capital.
• B) congressional leader of the opposition to Hamilton in the early 1790s.
• C) the secretary of war who publicly disagreed with Washington over Indian policy.
• D) an African-American slave whose capture inspired the Fugitive Slave Law.

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Definitions:

Colored Part

Referring to the iris, the colored portion of the eye surrounding the pupil that controls the amount of light entering the eye.

Cornea

The clear, transparent front covering of the eye that allows light to enter and contributes to the eye's focusing power.

Protective Coating

A layer of material applied to objects or surfaces to guard against damage or corrosion.

Fovea

A small depression in the retina of the eye where visual acuity is highest, containing a high concentration of cones for daytime vision.