Famous Americans

Who Are They? Betsy Ross George Washington Ben Franklin Abraham Lincoln Susan B. Anthony George Washington Carver Martin Luther King Jr. Helen Keller Pocahontas Jackie Robinson

WHO AM I??? I was born on February 22, 1732 I was born in Virginia I was home schooled by my father and older brother. I was a farmer. I had only one tooth left by the time I became President I led the fight for freedom from England and helped establish a new country. I was the first President of the United States

I AM… George Washington

WHO AM I??? I was born on January 1, 1752 A major bridge in Philadelphia is named after me. I tailored some of George Washington’s clothes I am a female It’s believed that I sewed one of the first flags for our country.

I AM… Betsy Ross

WHO AM I??? I was born on January 31, 1919 in Georgia. I played baseball for the Brooklyn Dodgers I was the first African American player in the major leagues of baseball. I helped bring about other opportunities for African Americans. My number, 42, was retired in April of 1997 for my accomplishments both on and off the field.

I AM… Jackie Robinson

Draw a line to connect the facts to the correct picture… First President of the United States George Washington First African American player in the major leagues of baseball. Betsy Ross Jackie Robinson Believed to have sewn one of the first flags for our country.

WHO AM I??? I am a Native American who married an Englishman. I was born in Virginia. I am an Indian (First American) girl I was a friend and helper to the settlers in Jamestown. I am a Disney character

I AM… Pocahontas

WHO AM I??? I was born on February 12, 1809 I was born in a log cabin I taught myself to read I was the United States President when the country was divided over the issue of equality for all people. I helped free African American Slaves I was the 16th President of the United States I am known as “Honest Abe”

I AM… Abraham Lincoln

WHO AM I??? I was born on January 17, 1706 I started the first library in America. I also started the first volunteer fire department in America. I proved that electricity was present in lightening through my kite experiment. I am one of the Founding Fathers of America

I AM… Benjamin Franklin

Draw a line and connect the person to their important contribution. Helped settlers in Jamestown Proved that electricity was present in lightening Helped free African American slaves

I taught former slaves farming techniques for self-sufficiency WHO AM I??? I was born on July 12, 1864 I am African American I studied science and plants I taught former slaves farming techniques for self-sufficiency I developed hundreds of uses for peanuts, sweet potatoes, and soy beans.

George Washington Carver I AM… George Washington Carver

WHO AM I??? I was born on February 15, 1820 I learned to read and write at age 3 I helped fight for women’s rights I helped fight to give women the right to vote

I AM… Susan B. Anthony

I helped to bring about changes in laws through peaceful means WHO AM I??? I worked for Equal Rights for all people I led peaceful marches and gave speeches I was born on January 15, 1929 My most famous speech is my “I Have A Dream” speech I helped to bring about changes in laws through peaceful means I am an African American

I AM… Martin Luther King Jr.

WHO AM I??? I was born on June 27, 1880 I was the first person who was both deaf and blind to graduate from college. I overcame my disabilities and worked to help others who were deaf and blind. I learned to read Braille, not only in English, but also in French, German, Greek, and Latin. I was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Lyndon B. Johnson.

I AM… Helen Keller