Multiple choice general knowledge

Who is often called the 'first African-American' inventor?

  1. Bessie Blount

  2. George Washington Carver

  3. Benjamin Banneker

  4. Elijah McCoy
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Explanation

Benjamin Banneker (1731-1806) was a free African American mathematician, astronomer, and inventor who is widely regarded as one of the first African-American inventors. He constructed a wooden clock that kept precise time, predicted solar eclipses, and assisted in surveying the boundaries of Washington D.C.

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