Who is often called the 'first African-American' inventor?
Options
A. Bessie Blount
B. George Washington Carver
C. Benjamin Banneker
D. Elijah McCoy
Correct Answer
Benjamin Banneker
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.