Week 15/16 Famous Americans

Who is this man?

• Christopher Columbus

• Jackie Robinson

• Thurgood Marshall

What is Christopher Columbus famous for?

• Being the first African American Supreme Court Justice.

• Being the first African American to play on the Brooklyn Dodgers.

• Leading the way for Europe to build colonies in America.

Who is this man?

• Christopher Columbus

• Helen Keller

• Abraham Lincoln

What is Abraham Lincoln famous for?

• The president who helped free African Americans.

• He proved there was electricity in lightning.

Who is this man?

• Jackie Robinson

• Thurgood Marshall

• George Washington Carver

What is George Washington Carver famous for?

• He was a scientist who found many uses for peanuts, sweet potatoes, and soybeans.

• He was the first African American supreme court justice.

Who is this man?

• Cesar Chavez

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Thurgood Marshall

What is Cesar Chavez famous for?

• He led the way for Europe to build colonies in America.

• He worked to improve working conditions for migrant farm workers.

Who is this man?

• Christopher Columbus

• Abraham Lincoln

• Benjamin Franklin

What was Benjamin Franklin famous for?

• He proved electricity was in lightning and started the first volunteer fire department and library in America.

• He improved working conditions for migrant farm workers.