What is a central claim of Benjamin Banneker's letter to Thomas Jefferson?

a. The only way to end slavery is with criminal acts and violent rebellion.

b. It is logical and fair to grant "unalienable rights" to individuals who have escaped from slavery.

c. It is hypocritical to state that "all men are created equal" in a country that permits slavery.

d. Former slaves should be allowed a more prominent role in government.

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Zaiden Massey

15 March, 15:50

What is a central claim of Benjamin Banneker's letter to Thomas Jefferson?

a. The only way to end slavery is with criminal acts and violent rebellion.

b. It is logical and fair to grant "unalienable rights" to individuals who have escaped from slavery.

c. It is hypocritical to state that "all men are created equal" in a country that permits slavery.

d. Former slaves should be allowed a more prominent role in government.

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Audrina Wong · Answer 1

The central claim of Benjamin Banneker’s letter to Thomas Jefferson is statement (c) : It is hypocritical to state that „all men are created equal" in a country that permits slavery. Even though in the first ten amendments of United State Constitution (Bill of Right, 1791) is stated that all men have personal freedom and rights, many African-Americans were still slaves, which angered free African-American Benjamin Banneker to write a public letter to Thomas Jefferson.