Question

Which statement about Benjamin Banneker is false? He published scientific papers on many subjects. He helped survey the nation's capital. He was the son of a former slave. He was the first African American to hold elective office.

Answer 1

Answer:

D). He was the first African American to hold an elective office.

Explanation:

The last statement among the given options asserts a false claim regarding Benjamin Banneker as it wrongly states that 'he was the first African American to hold an elective office.' He was a free black author, farmer, astronomer, scientist, and mathematician. He 'was the son a prior slave' who surely published distinct scientific papers on varied subjects and also assisted in surveying the nation's capital but he was not the first one to be involved in holding an elective office. Thus, option D is the correct answer.