Famous Americans

Who served as a president and helped free African American slaves?

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington Carver

• Thurgood Marshall

• Rosa Parks

• Jackie Robinson

African American man who studied science and plants. He developed hundreds of uses for peanuts, soybeans, and sweet potatoes.

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington Carver

• Thurgood Marshall

• Rosa Parks

• Jackie Robinson

A lawyer who defended people during a time when not all people had rights. First African American justice of the United States Supreme Court.

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington Carver

• Thurgood Marshall

• Rosa Parks

• Jackie Robinson

African American woman who refused to give up her seat on a public bus, which was required by law many years ago.

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington Carver

• Thurgood Marshall

• Rosa Parks

• Jackie Robinson

First African American play in the major league of baseball. Actions helped bring other opportunities for African Americans.

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington Carver

• Thurgood Marshall

• Rosa Parks

• Jackie Robinson