Question

Excerpt from Benjamin Banneker's letter to Thomas Jefferson Throughout his letter, which evidence does Banneker give to support his opinion that Jefferson understands that slavery is wrong?
He gives details of Jefferson's thought, such as a quote from the Declaration of Independence.

He restates Jefferson's words, including the idea that equality is a gift from the Father of mankind.

He describes how Jefferson has treated his enslaved people through the years.

He suggests that Jefferson imagine himself as a slave to appreciate the true meaning of equality.

Answer 1

Benjamin Banneker supports his opinion from the evidence that, ‘He restates Jefferson's words, including the idea that equality is a gift from the Father of mankind.

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Benjamin Banneker was an African American author. In 1791 when Banneker wrote a letter to Thomas Jefferson, on that letter he gave many evidences which supports the opinion that Jefferson understands that slavery is wrong. One evidence was when Banneker wrote in his letter stating the time when Jefferson saw the injustice done and defending the slavery.

He also states of himself being from an African race and that doesn’t mattered to Thomas. He mentioned about the Father of Mankind and how he bestow upon them with equal rights. Jefferson wrote a long monologue in his letter with all the details mentioned in it.