Museum Exhibit on Historical Figures from 1750-1900

Why are Benjamin Banneker’s contributions sometimes overlooked?

Why did Benjamin Banneker write to Thomas Jefferson in 1791?

True or False-Banneker was inspired to build his wooden clock after receiving a pocket watch from a traveling merchant.

True or False-Banneker struggled to publish his almanacs because publishers did not support a black scientist

True or False-Banneker’s almanac gianed praise with his astronomical calculations that impressed scholars in Europe

How did Banneker’s work help modern science?

Why did Banneker stop publishing his almanacs after 1797?

What material did Banneker use to build his famous wooden clock?

What happened to most of Benjamins belonging and papers after he died?

What challenge did Banneker face when working as a surveyor for Washington, D.C.?

What else did Banneker’s almanac include besides astronomical data?

True or False- Benjamin Banneker was born in the state of Maryland.

What was the title of the almanac that Benjamin Banneker published between 1792 and 1797?

Which book helped Benjamin Banneker learn about astronomy and math?

What was special about the wooden clock Banneker built?

True or False-Benjamin became involved in surveying Washington D.C. because he was personally invited by the government.

What was Benjamin Banneker’s role in the Washington, D.C. survey team?

How did Banneker predict a solar eclipse even when many experts didn’t believe him?

In what year did Benjamin Banneker write a letter to Thomas Jefferson about slavery?

Which of these was NOT something Benjamin contributed to?