Question

1. choose the best answer.

____ is credited with being the father of african american literature.
richard allen
frederick douglass
jupiter hammon
absalom jones

Explanation:

Jupiter Hammon is often credited as the father of African - American literature. He was one of the earliest published African - American poets in the 18th century, laying the groundwork for future African - American literary figures.

Answer:

C. Jupiter Hammon