How does the excerpt contribute to the power of Banneker's
message to Jefferson?
Select the two correct answers.
Banneker suggests that by walking in the shoes of
persons denied their basic rights, Jefferson and white
Americans will feel compelled to end enslavement.
Banneker compliments Jefferson's intelligence and
awareness with the intention to engage him as an
ally in the fight to abolish enslavement.
Banneker makes a religious reference to encourage
Jefferson to empathize with enslaved persons.
Banneker quotes a biblical figure to establish his
moral superiority over Jefferson and white
Americans.