5234. Who is often called the ‘first African-American’ inventor?

A. Bessie Blount
B. George Washington Carver
C. Benjamin Banneker
D. Elijah McCoy
✅ The correct answer is option C.
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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