TrueTales · Founding Fathers
Benjamin Banneker Maps a New Capital for America
Ages all · 5 min
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📖 Comprehension Questions
1. What job did President George Washington need Benjamin Banneker to help with?
2. How did Benjamin know what time it was without using a clock?
3. Why did Benjamin stay awake at night while the other surveyors were sleeping?
4. What did Thomas learn from watching Benjamin work with the stars?
5. What did Benjamin create after he returned home from surveying the land?
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⭐ Did You Know?
Benjamin Banneker uses his brilliance to help build a brand-new American capital.
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