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SYMHC Classics: Benjamin Banneker

Stuff You Missed in History Class

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The Life and Achievements of Benjamin Banneker

This chapter discusses Benjamin Banneker, an African American scholar in American history. It covers his limited formal education, publication of respected almanacs, and his appointment by George Washington for surveying Washington DC. It also explores his family history and his self-taught expertise in math, mechanics, astronomy, and music.

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