102. Who is often called the ‘first African-American’ inventor?
(a) Bessie Blount (b) George Washington Carver (c) Benjamin Banneker (d) Elijah McCoy
Answer
Answer : (c)
Explanation
Explanation : Banneker was a member of the planning committee that designed Washington, DC along with Pierre L’Enfant. When L’Enfant was fired Banneker recreated the plans from memory.
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