Author Question: For what is Benjamin Banneker well known? A) He was renowned for his knowledge of chemistry. B) ... (Read 37 times)

ereecah

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 530
For what is Benjamin Banneker well known?
 
  A) He was renowned for his knowledge of chemistry.
  B) He was the first black civilian employee of the American government.
  C) He was a well-known minister in the Boston area.
  D) He was a military leader who led black troops into battle during the American Revolution.

Question 2

Why did most African-American intellectual leaders owe more to the Great Awakening than to secular learning during the Enlightenment?
 
  A) Many had no interest in poetry and literature, but religion held deep meaning for them.
  B) The Great Awakening was a period of enormous democratization of American society.
  C) Religious learning had been more available to them than secular educations.
  D) The Great Awakening was a period where secular learning was promoted for everyone.



diesoon

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 353
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

A good example of polar molecules can be understood when trying to make a cake. If water and oil are required, they will not mix together. If you put them into a measuring cup, the oil will rise to the top while the water remains on the bottom.

Did you know?

When Gabriel Fahrenheit invented the first mercury thermometer, he called "zero degrees" the lowest temperature he was able to attain with a mixture of ice and salt. For the upper point of his scale, he used 96°, which he measured as normal human body temperature (we know it to be 98.6° today because of more accurate thermometers).

Did you know?

Many supplement containers do not even contain what their labels say. There are many documented reports of products containing much less, or more, that what is listed on their labels. They may also contain undisclosed prescription drugs and even contaminants.

Did you know?

Eating carrots will improve your eyesight. Carrots are high in vitamin A (retinol), which is essential for good vision. It can also be found in milk, cheese, egg yolks, and liver.

Did you know?

In the United States, an estimated 50 million unnecessary antibiotics are prescribed for viral respiratory infections.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library