Famous Americans VA SOL 2.5 a-j

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?

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Thurgood Marshall

• Jackie Robinson

What is Jackie Robinson famous for?

• He was the first African American to play in major league baseball.

• He was the first African American supreme court justice.

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 woman?

• Rosa Parks

• Helen Keller

What is Helen Keller famous for?

• She overcame her disabilities and helped other people who were blind and deaf

• She refused to give up her seat on a bus which helped bring changes and laws.