Who are they?
Contributions
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Vocabulary
Misc.
100
He was born in a log cabin. He taught himself how to read. He was the 16th president of the United States.
Who is Abraham Lincoln
100
He was an African American minister who worked so that all people would be treated fairly. He led peaceful marches and gave speeches.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.
100
He led the way for the colonization of the Americans.
Who is Christopher Columbus
100
To refuse to do business with a person, company, or nation in order to punish or show disapproval.
What is a boycott
100
His face is on a penny.
What is Who is Abraham Lincoln
200
He was a Mexican American immigrant who worked to improve conditions for farm workers.
Who is Cesar Chaves
200
She was an African American woman who refused to give up her seat on a public bus as was required by law many years ago. She helped to bring about changes in laws and worked so that all people would have equal rights.
Who is Rosa Parks
200
Led peaceful marches and gave speeches to help fight for equal rights.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.
200
To give (something, such as money, goods, or time) to help a person, group, cause, or organization
What is a contribution
200
He proved that electricity was in lightning during his kite experiment.
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
300
He started the 1st volunteer fire department.
Who is Benjamin Franklin
300
As president, he helped free slaves
Who is Abraham Lincoln
300
What sport did Jackie Robinson Play?
What is baseball
300
The act or practice of keeping people or groups apart, which leads to inequality.
What is segregation
300
What were Helen Keller's disabilities?
What is deaf and blind
400
Who studied science and became a teacher?
Who is George Washington Carver.
400
He was an African American athlete who helped to bring opportunity to other African Americans.
Who is Jackie Robinson
400
George Washington Carver developed hundreds of ways to use _______________, ___________, and ____________.
What is peanuts, soybeans, and sweet potatoes
400
A physical or mental problem that makes it difficult or impossible for a person to walk, see, hear, speak, learn, or do other important things
What is a disability
400
His nickname was the "Plant Doctor".
Who is George Washington Carver?
500
Who was a lawyer that defended people at a time when not all people had equal rights?
Who is Thurgood Marshall
500
Worked to help others who are deaf and blind
Who is Helen Keller.
500
Which 2 were scientist? -Rosa Parks -Helen Keller -George Washington Carver -Benjamin Franklin -Thurgood Marshall -Cesar Chavez -Jackie Robinson
Who are George Washington Carver AND Benjamin Franklin
500
This means that all citizens have the same opportunities
What is equal rights
500
Worked at the Supreme Court
Who is Thurgood Marshall
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