3rd Grade
He was an African American minister who worked so that all people would be treated fairly. He led peaceful marches and gave speeches.
Who was Martin Luther King, Jr.
He led the fight for freedom from England and helped establish a new country.
Who was George Washington.
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He was born in Virginia. He was the third president of the United States. He wrote the Declaration of Independence, which states that people have certain rights. He was a leader who helped develop the country.
Who was Thomas Jefferson.
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 was Rosa Parks.
He was the President of the United States who helped to free African American slaves.
Who was Abraham Lincoln.
He proved that electricity was present in lightning through his kite experiment. He started the first library and the first volunteer fire department in America.
Who was Benjamin Franklin.
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He was an African American minister who worked for equal rights for all people. He helped bring about changes in laws through peaceful means.
Who was Martin Luther King, Jr.
She led the struggle to give women equal rights, including the right to vote.
Who was Susan B. Anthony.
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He was the United States president when the country was divided over the issue of equality for all people. He helped free African American slaves.
Who was Abraham Lincoln.
She overcame her disabilities and worked to help others who were blind and deaf.
Who was Helen Keller.
He was an African American who studied science and plants. He became a teacher. He developed hundreds of uses for peanuts, sweet potatoes, and soybeans.
Who was George Washington Carver.
He was a Mexican American who worked to improve conditions for farm workers.
Who was Cesar Chavez.
He was a lawyer who defended people at a time when not all people had equal rights. He was the first African American justice of the United States Supreme Court.
Who was Thurgood Marshall.
He was the first African American player in the major leagues of baseball. His actions helped to bring about other opportunities for African Americans.
Who was Jackie Robinson.
He led the way for European exploration and colonization of the Americans
Christopher Columbus