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People to KnowGrade 3
Advance to the next slide and click on the link to reveal the person. Then click on the picture of the person for the next clue(s).
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Click the arrow to begin.
Who am I? French explorer of North America
(Canada.) Motivated by a desire to colonize the new
world. Explored the St. Lawrence River near
Quebec Canada and gave France a North American claim.
Who am I? African American who studies science and
plants. He became a teacher. He developed hundreds of uses for
peanuts, sweet potatoes, and soybeans.
Who am I? Explorer honored in October. Sailed across Atlantic for Spain to find
western sea route to Asia. First European to discover sea route to
America. Discovered “New World.”
Who am I? A wise leader. Proved that electricity was present in
lightning through his kite experiment. He started the first library and the first
volunteer fire department in America.
Who am I? Born in Virginia and became the third
president of the United States. Wrote the Declaration of Independence,
which states that people have certain rights.
He was a leader who helped develop our country.
Who am I? He was born in a log cabin and taught
himself how to read. Became a United States President. Known as “Honest Abe.” Was United States President when the
country was divided over the issue of equality for all people.
Helped free African American slaves.
Who am I? A lawyer who defended people at a time
when all people did not have equal rights. He was the first African American justice of
the United States Supreme Court.
Who am I? Helped settle Jamestown colony, first
permanent English settlement in North America.
He was motivated by a desire to discover riches, to find a western sea route to Asia, and to colonize Virginia.
Arrived at present day Jamestown. Made four additional voyages bringing more
people to Jamestown. One of the first Europeans to reach the fall line
of the James River.
Who am I? African American civil rights activist. She refused to give up her seat on a city
bus to a white passenger, as was required by law many years ago.
Helped bring about changes in laws and worked so that all people would have equal rights.
Who am I? Spanish explorer of North America. Sought to discover riches and land to
conquer. He was the first European to land in Florida
(near St. Augustine) and gave Spain a North American claim.
Who am I? The first African American player in the
major leagues of baseball. His actions helped bring about other
opportunities for African Americans.
Who am I? Born in Virginia and was a farmer. Became a brave leader of soldiers. The first
president of the United States, known as “the Father of Our Country.”
Honored on Presidents’ Day observed in February.
Worked under the republican form of government. Helped put the basic principles into practice for
the new nation.
Who am I? Honored in January. African American minister who worked so
that all people would be treated fairly. He led peaceful marches and gave
speeches. Brought about changes in the law through
peaceful means.