3.2 - Comprehension

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What did Benjamin Banneker do to make his work more enjoyable?

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He counted things to make his lonely work more fun.

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Why did Banneker send his almanac to Thomas Jefferson?

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Banneker wanted to share his opinions with Jefferson because he was an important figure.

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What is an opinion?

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An opinion is a personal belief or judgment that is not based on proof.

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Who taught Benjamin Banneker how to read?

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His grandmother Molly taught him to read.

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How were Banneker and his family different from most African Americans in 1737?

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They were no longer slaves; they owned a farm.

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What is an almanac?

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An almanac is a yearly publication that includes information such as weather forecasts, planting dates, and other useful data.

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What role did Thomas Jefferson play in American history?

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Thomas Jefferson was the third President of the United States and the principal author of the Declaration of Independence.

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What does it mean to survey land?

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To survey land means to measure and map out the boundaries and features of a piece of land.

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What is the significance of Benjamin Banneker's work in astronomy?

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Banneker was one of the first African Americans to gain recognition in astronomy, contributing to the field with his almanacs.

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What does it mean to be an indentured servant?

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An indentured servant is a person who agrees to work for a certain number of years in exchange for passage to a new country or for other benefits.