Famous Americans And Cultural Diversity Study Guide SOLs 211

famous americans and cultural diversity study guide sols 2.11 & 2.12 george washington 1st president of united states. let the

Famous Americans and Cultural Diversity Study Guide
SOLs 2.11 & 2.12

George Washington
1st president of United states.
Let the fight for freedom from England and helped establish a new
country.
Nickname is “The Father of our Country.”
Born and lived on a large farm in Virginia.

Abraham Lincoln
16th president of United States.
Helped free the slaves during the Civil War.
Nickname is “Honest Abe.”
Grew up in a log cabin.

Susan B. Anthony
Long ago, women did not have the right to vote.
Led the struggle to give women equal rights, including the right to
vote.
Wrote letters and book about women’s rights.
In 1920 (after she died), the laws were changed and women won the
right to vote.

Helen Keller
She was deaf and blind.
She overcame her disabilities
Helped others who were blind and deaf.

Jackie Robinson
A long time ago black people and white people were not allowed to do
things together.
He was the first African American player in the major leagues of
baseball.
His actions helped to bring about other opportunities for African
Americans.

Martin Luther King, Jr.
He was an African American minister who worked so all people would be
treated fairly
(equal rights for all people).
He led peaceful marches and gave speeches.
His most famous speech, “I have a Dream,” was given at the March on
Washington.
Congress made a national holiday called Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Concepts to know
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People living in the United States who have diverse ethnic
origins, customs, and traditions participate in and contribute to
their communities.
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People contribute to their communities by practicing the
responsibilities of good citizens.

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While people in our communities have different ethnic and cultural
origins, they are united as Americans by common principles and
traditions.
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People share the principles of respecting and protecting the
rights and property of others, participating in school and
community activities, demonstrating self-discipline and
self-reliance, and practicing honesty and trustworthiness.