Examine the title page of the 1795 edition of Benjamin Banneker's Pennsylvania,
Delaware,Maryland,and Virginia Almanac that appears on page 92 of the textbook.How does the image-maker portray Benjamin Banneker?

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The image-maker portrays Benjamin Banneker as a professional, well-dressed elite scientist in the title page of the 1795 edition of his Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia Almanac. He is shown sitting at a desk with a quill pen in hand, surrounded by scientific instruments like a globe, a telescope, and a quadrant, which emphasize his intelligence and knowledge.

Examine the Title Page of the 1795 Edition of Benjamin