What is a central claim of benjamin banneker's letter to thomas jefferson? americans should be grateful that they escaped british tyranny. freedom and tranquility are heavenly gifts that certain people deserve. though they may not look alike or worship the same, people should be respectful. the same maker creates all people, so all people share the same intelligence and emotions.

In Benjamin Banneker's letter to Thomas Jefferson, a central claim made by the author is The same maker creates all people, so all people share the same intelligence and emotions.

On August 19, 1791, Benjamin Banneker sends a letter to Thomas Jefferson in which he says that both black and white people are made by the same creator and have the same intelligence, and sentiments. In this way, he is addressing some ideas of the time which stated that white people were more intelligent than black people and had different feelings.