1. Famous Americans

2. 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

3. 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

4. I AM…
George Washington

5. 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.

6. I AM…
Betsy Ross

7. 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.

8. I AM…
Jackie Robinson

9. 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.

10. 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

11. I AM…
Pocahontas

12. 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”

13. I AM…
Abraham Lincoln

14. 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

15. I AM…
Benjamin Franklin

16. 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

17. 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.

18. George Washington Carver
I AM…
George Washington Carver

19. 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

20. I AM…
Susan B. Anthony

21. 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

22. I AM…
Martin Luther King Jr.

23. 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.

24. I AM…
Helen Keller