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How did Benjamin Banneker appeal to Thomas Jefferson in 1791 to end slavery and free the slaves?
 
  A) Banneker sent Jefferson a copy of the Declaration of Independence to remind Jefferson of the hypocrisy of writing that all men are created equal while still being a slaveholder.
  B) Banneker told Jefferson it would help ensure Jefferson's bid for the presidency in 1800 because newly freed blacks would vote for him.
  C) Banneker promised Jefferson a place of honor on his anti-slavery committee  which included many notables of the day.
  D) Banneker enlisted the support of Jefferson's wife, who then tried to convince her husband to take up the cause.
  E) None of these choices

Question 2

Which of the following did the Bill of Rights not do?
 
  A) It guaranteed personal liberties such as public debate, religious beliefs, and procedures for a fair trial.
  B) It specified explicit limits on federal power.
  C) It reserved to the people or the states powers not allocated to the federal government under the Constitution.
  D) It protected citizens from the tyranny of standing armies.
  E) It prohibited cruel and unusual punishments.



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

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abc

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Reply 2 on: Jul 4, 2018
:D TYSM


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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