Famous Americans
Americans whose contributions improved the lives of others
SOL 2.11
The student will identify George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Susan B. Anthony, Helen Keller, Jackie Robinson, and Martin Luther King, Jr., as Americans whose contributions improved the lives of other Americans.
Do you know what these influencial people did to help all of our lives?
Even though many of these famous Americans lived during different time periods, they all contributed to society to make it great! Let's learn about the contributions from each of these famous Americans!
George Washington
He led the fight for freedom from England and helped establish a new country.
Abraham Lincoln
He was the President of the United States who helped to free African American slaves.
Susan B. Anthony
She led the struggle to give women equal rights, including the right to vote.
Helen Keller
She overcame her disabilities and worked to help others who were blind and deaf.
Jackie Robinson
He was the first African American player in the major leagues of baseball. His actions helped to bring about other opportunities for African Americans.
Martin Luther King Jr.
He was an African American minister who worked so that all people would be treated fairly. He led peaceful marches and gave speeches.