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This man was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army. He lead them to victory over the British at Yorktown, and won the independence of the United States of America. He is known as "The Father of Our Country".
Who is George Washington?
100
Born deaf, blind and mute, this woman overcame these challenges andwith the help of her teacher, Anne Sullivan, graduated from Radcliffe University. She never forgot the darkness of her early childhood and spent the rest of her life advocating for those who were poor and had no political power.
Who is Helen Keller?
100
Reknowned African American Poet, this man was one of the leaders of the "Harlem Renaissance" a movement to create, perform and advocate African American musicians, artists and poets. One of his most famous poems is "I am America".
Who is Langston Hughes?
100
This African American athlete won four gold medals in the 1936 Olympic games held in Berlin, Germany. His athletic achievements exposed the "white power" lies of Adolf Hitler to the whole world.
Who is Jessie Owens?
100
These two men were hired by President Thomas Jefferson to explore the newly purchased Louisiana Territory. As Captains of the "Corp of Discovery", these men lead the group of explorers from St. Louis, Missouri to the Pacific Ocean and back.
Who are Lewis and Clark?
200
After attending Harvard Law School, this man went to Chiicago and was active in the betterment of his community. He was elected to the U.S. Senate and then became the first African- American President of the United States.
Who is Barak H. Obama.
200
This woman was born in 1820 and spent her life trying to convince Congress to allow women the right to vote. She was arrested, jailed and fined $100.00 for attempting to vote. (She never paid the fine) She also co-founded an influential anti-slavery group.
Who is Susan B. Anthony?
200
This woman entered the male dominated profession of an Artist. She struggled to find her peaceful place to create and moved to the AMerican Southwest. Her paintings of floweres, bones and desert landscapes, inspired by the beautiful views of the New Mexico landscape, have earned her a place as one of America's most famous artists.
Who is Georgia O'Keefe?
200
Born into a poor family in 1895, this baseball player overcame his childhood experienced in a orphanage to become one of the greatest players in the game. He set a record of 60 home runs in 1927, which stood until 1961. His nicknames were : "the sultan of swat" and "the home run king".
Who is Babe Ruth?
200
This man was a former Naval Aviator became a test pilot, aerospace engineer, astronaut, and university professor. He was the first person ever to set foot on the Moon. His famous quote as he stepped onto the surface of the moon was, "that one small step for man, and one giant leap for mankind."
Who is Neil Armstrong?
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Raised in a log cabin and determined to educate himself, this man studied long and hard and then became a lawyer. He engaged in the debate of the future of slavery, and when he became President, issued the Emancipation Proclaimation freeing the slaves of the south.
Who is Abraham Lincoln
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This wealthy woman saw the suffering of poor women and children in Chicago. She created a safe refuge for by building America's first community center and playground for poor people. She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1931 for her work to end the suffering of the poor.
Who is Jane Addams?
300
This Author and Illustrator wanted to inspire children to read and created a fun way to do it. His most famous books are: The Cat in the Hat, Horton Hears a Who and Green Eggs and Ham.
Who is Theodor Geisel (Dr. Suess)?
300
This all-around athlete was born on an Oklahoma Indian Reservation in 1887. His name was "Bright Path." HE attended school and developed into an Olympic Gold Medal winner of both the Pentathlon (5 events) and the Decathlon (10 events). He founded and was the first president of the NFL.
Who is Jim Thorpe?
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This Native American female led the "Corps of DIscovery" to the Pacific Coast. She was a key guideand interpreter who helped Captains Lewis and Clark to buy horses to get over the Rocky Mountains, from her people, the Shoshone. A famous landmark, located near Billings, is named for her son "Pomp".
Who is Sacagawea?
400
Writer, Inventor, Author, Scientist and Patriot, this man was the author of the Declaration of Independence. He was the 3rd President of the United States of America. He is best known for purchasing the Louisiana Territory from France, doubling the land area of the United States. He sent Lewis and Clark to explore the new territory.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
400
Born into a poor family in Arizona in 1927, this man saw and experienced the difficult life of hard-working farm workers. He founded the National Farm Workers Association to organize for fair wages and benefits. His efforts led to better working conditions for migrant workers.
Who is Cesar Chavez?
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This author and humorist was born in Hannibal, Missouri located on the Mississippi River. Many of his later stories were taken from his childhood adventures and friendships. Some of his most famous books are: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County,and the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.
Who is Mark Twain (Samuel L. Clemens)?
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She was the first female athlete to speak out against the inequality between men and women's sports. She was a very good athlete winning over 70 singles titles and 20 Wimbleton Championships. In 1971, to bring attention to Women's abilities in sports, she challenged and beat Wimbleton Champion Bobby Riggs.
Who is Billie Jean King?
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This "avatrix" was the first woman to fly solo across both the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. She took Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt on a nightime flight over Washington, D.C. In 1937, she and her plane disappeared on an around-the-world flight, and has never been found.
Who is Amelia Earhart?
500
This former Governor of Georgia became our 39th President in 1977. After four years in office, he continued to be involved in his two greatest passions: Human Rights and affordable housing. He is active in international election observations and the Habitat for Humanity organization.
Who is Jimmy Carter?
500
This man was born into the segregated south of the United States. He believed that all people were created equal and wanted to change the injustice forced on African Americans in a non-violent manner. His most famous speech tells of his hope for America and is titled "I have a Dream".
Whot is Martin Luther King, Jr.?
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This 21 year old woman's design was chosen from over 1400 entries as the blueprint for a memorial,to be built on the National Mall in Washington D.C., to honor the soldiers who served in Vietnam. At first, many Americans were unsure of her design, but it has now become one of the most visited memorials in Washington, D.C.
Who is Maya Lin?
500
This African American basketball player is considered the greatest player in the history of the sport. He won five MVP awards in leading the Chicago Bulls to six NBA championships. He also is a two time Olympic Gold Medalist. His nickname is "His Airness".
Who is Michael Jordan?
500
This famous scientist did not speak until he was four years old and never did well in school. However, he became interested in science and math at his German middle school and he never stopped learning. His theoretical work in physics and mathematics led to the discovery of nuclear energy. He won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1921.
Who is ALbert Einstein?