Famous Early Americans

This famous early American wrote the Declaration of Independence

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

This famous American wrote the Emancipation Proclamation which helped to free the slaves.

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

George Washington and Thomas Jefferson were born in Virginia

• True

• False

George Washington was a military leader during the Civil War

• True

• False

This famous American created bifocal glasses and the fire department. He was a printer and wrote newspaper articles. He was also a famous inventor.

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

This famous American was NOT a U.S. President

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

George Washington helped fight for freedom from England during the Revolutionary War.

• True

• False

This man was the 3rd U.S. President and his home was Monticello.

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson