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George Washington George Washington was the first president of The United States of America and served two terms in office. He was born in Virginia and loved to farm. Washington fought in the Revolutionary War and became a brave leader of soldiers. He led the fight for freedom from England and helped establish a new country. George Washington is known as the “Father of our Country”.

1. George Washington was the ____________ president of the USA.

2. He was a ____________.teacher farmer baker singer

3. \Highlight the name of the war Washington fought in.

4. Circle how long Washington served in office.

5. He is known as ________________. http://thetechieteacher2.blogspot.com



George Washington George Washington was the first president of The United States of America and served two terms in office. He was born in Virginia and loved to farm. Washington fought in the Revolutionary War and became a brave leader of soldiers. He led the fight for freedom from England and helped establish a new country. George Washington is known as the “Father of our Country”.

1. George Washington was the __first___ president of the USA.

2. He was a ____________.teacher farmer baker singer

3. \Highlight the name of the war Washington fought in.

4. Circle how long Washington served in office.

5. He is known as _the Father of our Country_.





Helen Keller Helen Keller was an American author who was known for helping people overcome their disabilities. When Helen was 19 months old, she got very sick which left her both deaf and blind. Growing up was hard for Helen until she met a talented teacher, Annie Sullivan, who taught her how to communicate. The first word Helen ever learned was “water”. Helen Keller became a very famous speaker and author who made it her life mission to help others who were also deaf and blind.

1. Helen Keller was ________ and blind.

2. She was an ____________.teacher farmer author singer

3. \Highlight the name of Helen’s teacher.

4. Circle what caused her to become deaf and blind.

5. She is known for ____________________________.



Helen Keller Helen Keller was an American author who was known for helping people overcome their disabilities. When Helen was 19 months old, she got very sick which left her both deaf and blind. Growing up was hard for Helen until she met a talented teacher, Annie Sullivan, who taught her how to communicate. The first word Helen ever learned was “water”. Helen Keller became a very famous speaker and author who made it her life mission to help others who were also deaf and blind.

1. Helen Keller was _deaf_ and blind.2. She was an ____________.teacher farmer author singer

3. \Highlight the name of Helen’s teacher.

4. Circle what caused her to become deaf and blind.

5. She is known for _helping people overcome their disabilities_.




Susan B. AnthonySusan Brownell Anthony worked her entire life for women’s rights. She traveled all around the world to give speeches about women’s suffrage. Did youknow that Susan was arrested for voting in her home town of New York? Susan worked with Elizabeth Stanton to gain equal rights for all women and helpedwomen gain the right to vote. Werecognize Susan B. Anthony today for her hard work and her picture can be found on the dollar coin.

1. Susan wanted ____________ rights for women.

2. She was a ____________. teacher farmer author speaker

3. \Highlight what Susan’s picture is on.4. Circle who Susan worked with to gain equal rights for women.5. She is known for ____________________________.


Susan B. AnthonySusan Brownell Anthony worked her entire life for women’s rights. She traveled all around the world to give speeches about women’s suffrage. Did youknow that Susan was arrested for voting in her home town of New York? Susan worked with Elizabeth Stanton to gain equal rights for all women and helpedwomen gain the right to vote. Werecognize Susan B. Anthony today for her hard work and her picture can be found on the dollar coin.

1. Susan wanted __equal_ rights for women.

2. She was a ____________. teacher farmer author speaker

3. \Highlight what Helen’s picture is on.4. Circle who Helen worked with to gain equal rights

for women.5. She is known for ____________________________.

Eleanor RooseveltEleanor Roosevelt was much more than just President Franklin Roosevelt’s wife. Being the longestserving First Lady of the United States,Eleanor set to work to achieve equalrights for all. She was both a speaker andwriter who was very outspoken. Sometimesshe even disagreed with her husband’s policies! Eleanor was known as a leader for equal rights for all people and for volunteering forfor many organizations in her lifetime. She is one of the most admired women to this day.

1. Eleanor wanted equal __________ for all.

2. She was a ____________. (circle two) teacher farmer writer speaker

3. \Highlight Eleanor’s title.

4. Circle who Eleanor married.

5. She is known for ____________________________. http://thetechieteacher2.blogspot.com



Eleanor RooseveltEleanor Roosevelt was much more than just President Franklin Roosevelt’s wife. Being the longestserving First Lady of the United States,Eleanor set to work to achieve equalrights for all. She was both a speaker andwriter who was very outspoken. Sometimesshe even disagreed with her husband’s policies! Eleanor was known as a leader for equal rights for all people and for volunteering forfor many organizations in her lifetime. She is one of the most admired women to this day.

1. Eleanor wanted equal _rights_ for all.

2. She was a ____________. (circle two) teacher farmer writer speaker

3. \Highlight Eleanor’s title.

4. Circle who Eleanor married.

5. She is known for _being the leader of equal rights_. http://thetechieteacher2.blogspot.com



Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States of America. He was born in a log cabin and taught himself how to read. Eventually he became a lawyer. Lincoln led the United States in the Civil War in which he was able to end slavery and strengthen the government. He was known for his honesty and people still call him “Honest Abe” today.

1. Abraham Lincoln was the ____________ president of the USA.

2. He was a ____________.teacher lawyer writer student

3. \Highlight the name of the war Lincoln fought in.

4. Circle Lincoln’s nickname.

5. He helped end ______________. http://thetechieteacher2.blogspot.com



Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States of America. He was born in a log cabin and taught himself how to read. Eventually he became a lawyer. Lincoln led the United States in the Civil War in which he was able to end slavery and strengthen the government. He was known for his honesty and people still call him “Honest Abe” today.

1. Abraham Lincoln was the __16th__ president of the USA.

2. He was a ____________.teacher lawyer writer student

3. \Highlight the name of the war Lincoln fought in.

4. Circle Lincoln’s nickname.

5. He helped end __slavery__. http://thetechieteacher2.blogspot.com



Betsy RossBetsy Ross is a famous historical figure who was known for sewing. She learned how to sew from her great aunt. It is believed that Betsy Ross sewed the first American flag. The flag was designed during the American Revolution and had 13 stripes and 13 stars to represent the 13 colonies. Today the American flag has 13 stripes and 50 stars. Random fact: Did you know Betsy Ross had 17 siblings? She came from a huge family!

1. Betsy made the first American ____________.

2. She was a ____________. sewer teacher writer speaker

3. \Highlight how many brothers and sisters Betsy had.

4. Circle who taught Betsy how to sew.

5. Betsy’s flag had _______ stripe and ________ stars.http://thetechieteacher2.blogspot.com



Betsy RossBetsy Ross is a famous historical figure who was known for sewing. She learned how to sew from her great aunt. It is believed that Betsy Ross sewed the first American flag. The flag was designed during the American Revolution and had 13 stripes and 13 stars to represent the 13 colonies. Today the American flag has 13 stripes and 50 stars. Random fact: Did you know Betsy Ross had 17 siblings? She came from ahuge family!

1. Betsy made the first American __flag__.

2. She was a ____________. sewer teacher writer speaker

3. \Highlight how many brothers and sisters Betsy had.

4. Circle who taught Betsy how to sew.

5. Betsy’s flag had _13__ stripe and __13__ stars. http://thetechieteacher2.blogspot.com



Rosa ParksRosa Parks was an African American woman who refused to give her seat up on a public bus to a white man. She was arrested for breaking the law. Rosa Parks helped to bring about changes in laws and worked so that all people would have equal rights. She is known as the “Mother of the Freedom Movement.”

1. True or False: Rosa Parks always followed the law.

2. Rosa Parks wanted all people to have ____________ rights.

3. \Highlight the reason why Rosa Parks was arrested.

4. Circle Rosa Park’s nickname.

5. She refused to __________________. http://thetechieteacher2.blogspot.com



Rosa ParksRosa Parks was an African American woman who refused to give her seat up on a public bus to a white man. She was arrested for breaking the law. Rosa Parks helped to bring about changes in laws and worked so that all people would have equal rights. She is known as the “Mother of the Freedom Movement.”

1. True or False: Rosa Parks always followed the law.

2. Rosa Parks wanted all people to have _equal_ rights.

3. \Highlight the reason why Rosa Parks was arrested.

4. Circle Rosa Park’s nickname.

5. She refused to _give her seat up on the bus_. http://thetechieteacher2.blogspot.com



Martin Luther King Jr.Martin Luther King, Jr. was a very famous African American who wanted equal rights for all. He led nonviolent protests and gave a countless number of speeches. His most famous speech is known as “I have a Dream...”. In 1964, MLK was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. He was the youngest person to have ever received this award.

1. True or False: MLK was white.

2. MLK wanted all people to have ____________ rights.

3. \Highlight the name of MLK’s famous speech.

4. Circle the name of the award given to MLK in 1964.

5. Fact or Opinion: MLK was the youngest person to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.




Martin Luther King Jr.Martin Luther King, Jr. was a very famous African American who wanted equal rights for all. He led nonviolent protests and gave a countless number of speeches. His most famous speech is known as “I have a Dream...”. In 1964, MLK was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize and was the youngest person to have ever received this award.

1. True or False: MLK was white.

2. MLK wanted all people to have _equal__ rights.

3. \Highlight the name of MLK’s famous speech.

4. Circle the name of the award given to MLK in 1964.

5. Fact or Opinion: MLK was the youngest person to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.




Harriet TubmanHarriet Tubman was born a slave on a plantation in Maryland. She lived in a one room cabin and was one of 11 children. Her life on the plantation was rough as she labored plowing fields and loading produce onto wagons. At the time therewere states in the northern part of the United States that said slavery was against the law.Harriet set out to escape to the north. She was successful since she used the Underground Railroad and didn’t get caught. Using the Underground Railroad was difficult and dangerous.Harriet Tubman became known as a “conductor” of the Underground Railroad and led many slavesto their freedom.

1. Fact or Opinion: Harriet Tubman was a wise woman.

2. She was a ____________. teacher student author slave

3. \Highlight how Harriet was able to escape.

4. Circle where Harriet lived.

5. She is known for ____________________________.




Harriet TubmanHarriet Tubman was born a slave on a plantation in Maryland. She lived in a one room cabin and was one of 11 children. Her life on the plantation was rough as she labored plowing fields and loading produce onto wagons. At the time therewere states in the northern part of the United States that said slavery was against the law. SoHarriet set out to escape to the north. She was successful since she used the Underground Railroad and didn’t get caught. Using the Underground Railroad was difficult and dangerous.Harriet Tubman became known as a “conductor” of the Underground Railroad and led many slavesto their freedom.

1. Fact or Opinion: Harriet Tubman was a wise woman.

2. She was a ____________. teacher student author slave

3. \Highlight how Harriet was able to escape.

4. Circle where Harriet lived.

5. She is known for _led many slaves to their freedom_.




Alexander Graham Bell

Alexander Graham Bell was a famous scientist, engineer and inventor. He was born on March 3rd, 1847 in Scotland. Both Alexander’s mom and wife were deaf which had a major influence on his work. In 1876, Alexander Graham Bell invented the first working telephone. He even said towards the end of his career, “The day will come when the man at the telephone will be able to see the distant person to whom he is speaking.” Alexander was right!

1. What did Alexander’s mom and wife have in common?__________________

2. He was not a ____________.engineer farmer inventor scientist

3. \Highlight where Alexander was born.

4. Circle what Alexander invented.

5. Why does the passage say “Alexander was right!”?

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Alexander Graham Bell

Alexander Graham Bell was a famous scientist, engineer and inventor. He was born on March 3rd, 1847 in Scotland. Both Alexander’s mom and wife were deaf which had a major influence on his work. In 1876, Alexander Graham Bell invented the first working telephone. He even said towards the end of his career, “The day will come when the man at the telephone will be able to see the distant person to whom he is speaking.” Alexander was right!

1. What did Alexander’s mom and wife have in common?__Both deaf_

2. He was not a ____________.engineer farmer inventor scientist

3. \Highlight where Alexander was born.

4. Circle what Alexander invented.

5. Why does the passage say “Alexander was right!”?

__Today we can see the person on the phone (FaceTime, Skype)__ http://thetechieteacher2.blogspot.com




Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin was born on January 17th, 1706 in Maryland. His mom and dad had 17 children and they could not afford many things. Benjamin worked as a newspaper editor and printer. Eventually he started the very first library! He also started the first volunteer fire department in America. Benjamin Franklin is most famous forproving that electricity was presentin lightning through his kite experiment. We honor Benjamin today by placing hispicture on the 100 dollar bill.

1. Benjamin Franklin discovered that electricity is present in lightning by using a ____________.

2. He was a ____________. (circle 2)teacher writer printer singer

3. \Highlight where Benjamin was born.

4. Circle when Benjamin was born.

5. He started the first volunteer ________ department.


Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin was born on January 17th, 1706 in Maryland. His mom and dad had 17 children and they could not afford many things. Benjamin worked as a newspaper editor and printer. Eventually he started the very first library! He also started the first volunteer fire department in America. Perhaps Benjamin Franklin is most famousfor proving that electricity was presentin lightning through his kite experiment. We honor Benjamin today by placing hispicture on the 100 dollar bill.

1. Benjamin Franklin discovered that electricity is present in lightning by using a _kite_.

2. He was a ____________. (circle 2)teacher writer printer singer

3. \Highlight where Benjamin was born.

4. Circle when Benjamin was born.

5. He started the first volunteer _fire_ department.

Jackie Robinson Jackie Robinson was the first African American player in the major leagues of baseball. He grew up loving to play sports. Later on in life he played for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Jackie Robinson is known for his actions that helped bring about opportunities for African Americans. Robinson breaking the barrier in baseball paved the way for other African-American players to join the major leagues.

1. True or False: Jackie played for The Atlanta Braves.

2. He was a ____________ player.basketball baseball football tennis

3. \Highlight the name of Robinson’s team.

4. Circle what Jackie loved as a child.

5. He played for the _________leagues. http://thetechieteacher2.blogspot.com



Jackie Robinson Jackie Robinson was the first African American player in the major leagues of baseball. He grew up loving to play sports. Later on in life he played for the Brooklyn Dodgers Jackie Robinson is known for his actions that helped bring about opportunities for African Americans. Robinson breaking the barrier in baseball paved the way for other African-American players to join the major leagues.

1. True or False: Jackie played for The Atlanta Braves.

2. He was a ____________ player.basketball baseball football tennis

3. \Highlight the name of Robinson’s team.

4. Circle what Jackie loved as a child.

5. He played for the _major_ leagues. http://thetechieteacher2.blogspot.com




George Washington Carver

George Washington Carver was not a president. He was an African American who studied science and plants. George Washington Carver becamea teacher and developed hundreds of usesfor peanuts such as cooking oil, dyes for clothing, plastics, fuel for cars and even peanut butter. Carver also came up with products for sweet potatoes and soybeans. He helped many farmers with their cropsand was known as a “Farmer’s Best Friend”.

1. Fact or Opinion: Carver was not a president.

2. He was a ____________. scientist teacher author president

3. \Highlight what Carver studied.

4. Circle who Carver helped.

5. He developed products for sweet potatoes, soybeans and _________________.


George Washington Carver

George Washington Carver was not a president. He was an African American who studied science and plants. George Washington Carver becamea teacher and developed hundreds of usesfor peanuts such as cooking oil, dyes for clothing, plastics, fuel for cars and even peanut butter. Carver also came up with products for sweet potatoes and soybeans. He helped many farmers with their cropsand was known as a “Farmer’s Best Friend”.

1. Fact or Opinion: Carver was not a president.

2. He was a ____________. scientist teacher author president

3. \Highlight what Carver studied.

4. Circle who Carver helped.

5. He developed products for sweet potatoes, soybeans and __peanuts__.


Thomas Jefferson Thomas Jefferson was the 3rd president of the Unites States. Jefferson was asked to write the Declaration of Independence with John Adams, Robert Livingston, Roger Sherman and Benjamin Franklin. He ended up being the primary author of theDeclaration of Independence and wrotethe first draft that was presented tothe Congress. On July 4th, 1776 the Congress adopted the document and thisday is still celebrated today in the UnitedStates as Independence Day (July 4th).

1. A document is like a piece of ________________. wood writing wind string

2. He wrote the ____________________________________.

3. \Highlight when the Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence.

4. Circle the name of the holiday we celebrate today.

5. He was the _____________ president of the USA.


Thomas Jefferson Thomas Jefferson was the 3rd president of the Unites States. Jefferson was asked to write the Declaration of Independence with John Adams, Robert Livingston, Roger Sherman and Benjamin Franklin. He ended up being the primary author of theDeclaration of Independence and wrotethe first draft that was presented tothe Congress. On July 4th, 1776 the Congress adopted the document and thisday is still celebrated today in the UnitedStates as Independence Day (July 4th).

1. A document is like a piece of ________________. wood writing wind string

2. He wrote the __Declaration of Independence__.

3. \Highlight when the Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence.

4. Circle the name of the holiday we celebrate today.

5. He was the __3rd__ president of the USA.

John HancockJohn Hancock was a very wealthy Boston merchant who led the fight for American independence. Hancock was the first person to sign The Declaration of Independence. His bold signature has led to the popular saying that peoplehave written their “John Hancock” when they sign a paper. Later on hewas elected the first governor of Massachusetts and served 9 terms.

1. Your “John Hancock” means your ________________.

2. He was a ____________. sewer president lawyer merchant

3. \Highlight the state he was governor for and served for 9 years.

4. Circle the reason for the popular saying, “John Hancock”.

5. John Hancock was very ______________.http://thetechieteacher2.blogspot.com



John HancockJohn Hancock was a very wealthy Boston merchant who led the fight for American independence. Hancock was the first person to sign The Declaration of Independence. His bold signature has led to the popular saying that peoplehave written their “John Hancock” when they sign a paper. Later on hewas elected the first governor of Massachusetts and served 9 terms.

1. Your “John Hancock” means your _signature__.

2. He was a ____________. sewer president lawyer merchant

3. \Highlight the state he was governor for and served for 9 years.

4. Circle the reason for the popular saying, “John Hancock”.

5. John Hancock was very __wealthy__.http://thetechieteacher2.blogspot.com



Cesar ChavezCesar Chavez was a Mexican American who grew up on a farm in Arizona. His family owned a farm and a local grocery store. When the Great Depression hit, the hard times caused Cesar’s father to lose his farm. So his family packed up and left everything they owned. Soon after, the Chavez family became migrant workers and moved from farm to farm in California to look for work. They were really struggling. The conditions in the fields wererough and the farmers didn’t treat the workerslike people. Chavez and his family had to work long hours with no breaks. Anyone who complained was fired. Chavez is known forworking to improve conditions for farm workers.

1. True or False: Chavez was an African American.

2. His family owned a ____________ and a grocery store.

3. \Highlight what caused the Chavez family to lose their farm.

4. Circle what the conditions were like working in the field.

5. Chavez is known for ____________________________.




Cesar ChavezCesar Chavez was a Mexican American who grew up on a farm in Arizona. His family owned a farm and a local grocery store. When the Great Depression hit, the hard times caused Cesar’s father to lose his farm. So his family packed up and left everything they owned. Soon after, the Chavez family became migrant workers and moved from farm to farm in California to look for work. They were really struggling. The conditions in the fields wererough and the farmers didn’t treat the workerslike people. Chavez and his family had to work long hours with no breaks. Anyone who complained was fired. Chavez is known forworking to improve conditions for farm workers.

1. True or False: Chavez was an African American.

2. His family owned a __farm__ and a grocery store.

3. \Highlight what caused the Chavez family to lose their farm.

4. Circle what the conditions were like working in the field.

5. Chavez is known for _improving conditions for farm workers_.




Thurgood Marshall Thurgood Marshall was born in Baltimore, Maryland on July 2, 1908. Growing up, Thurgood often got in trouble for misbehaving in school. He loved to argue and became the star if the debate team. This led him to want to become a lawyer. Thurgood Marshall became the first African American justice of the United States Supreme Court who defended people at a time when not all people had equal rights.

1. Fact or Opinion: Thurgood was an excellent debater.

2. What does debate mean?__________________________________

3. \Highlight where Thurgood was born.

4. Circle Thurgood’s occupation.

5. Thurgood Marshall was the first_____________________________.




Thurgood Marshall Thurgood Marshall was born in Baltimore, Maryland on July 2, 1908. Growing up, Thurgood often got in trouble for misbehaving in school. He loved to argue and became the star if the debate team. This led him to want to become a lawyer. Thurgood Marshall became the first African American justice of the United States Supreme Court who defended people at a time when not all people had equal rights.


1. Fact or Opinion: Thurgood was an excellent debater.

2. What does debate mean?_____to argue______

3. \Highlight where Thurgood was born.

4. Circle Thurgood’s occupation.

5. Thurgood Marshall was the first6. __ African American justice of the

United States Supreme Court__.



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