Famous Americans Study Guide
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George Washington
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Thomas Jefferson
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Abraham Lincoln
Rosa Parks
First president of our new nation
Worked under the Republican form of government
Helped put the basic principles of life, liberty, and the pursuit
of happiness, into practice for the new nation
He is known as the “father of our Country”
Born in Virginia
3rd president of The United States
Wrote the Declaration of Independence (which states we have
certain rights)
Leader who helped develop the country
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16th president of The United States
Was president when the country was divided over the issue of
equality for all people
Helped free the slaves
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Refused to give up her seat on a public bus
Helped to bring about changes in laws
Worked so ALL people would have equal rights
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Thurgood Marshall
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Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Cesar Chavez
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Lawyer who defended people during a time when not all people
were equal
First African American Supreme Court Justice
African American Minister
Worked for equal rights for all people
Helped bring about changes in laws through peaceful
(nonviolent) means
We honor him in January (MLK, Jr. Day)
Mexican American
Worked to improve condition for migrant (people who travel
around to work) farm workers
Helped bring about changes in laws through peaceful
(nonviolent) means