Post date: Apr 30, 2013 4:37:32 PM
2. Benjamin Banneker, the son of former slaves, was a farmer, astronomer, mathematician, surveyor, and author. In
1791 he wrote to Thomas Jefferson, framer of the Declaration of Independence and secretary of state to President
George Washington. Read the following excerpt from the letter and write an essay that analyzes how Banneker uses
rhetorical strategies to argue against slavery.
To see the passage for this essay, click the following link: 2010 FRQ