American Heroes

By Colleen M. Hanby2008

Paul Revere

Paul Revere rode his horse to warn the colonists that the British soldiers were coming.

Who helped the colonists gain independence by warning that the

British soldiers were coming?

Frederick DouglasFrederick Douglas was born a slave. After he escaped, he worked to free all slaves.

Who was born a slave and later worked to end slavery?

Susan B. Anthony

Susan B. Anthony worked for equal rights for women. She wanted women to be able to vote and go to school with boys.

Who worked to give women equal rights?

Mary McLeod Bethune

Mary McLeod Bethune worked to promote education for African American students.

Who worked to promote education for African American students?

Franklin D. RooseveltFranklin D. Roosevelt helped people get jobs and build things. He was also President during World War II.

Who worked to help people get jobs and was president during

World War II?

Eleanor Roosevelt

Eleanor Roosevelt worked for human rights for everyone. She also supported the United Nations.

Who worked for human rights and the United Nations?

Thurgood Marshall

Thurgood Marshall helped let black children and white children go to the same schools. He was a judge who helped protect civil rights.

Who helped let black and white children go to the same schools?

Lyndon B. Johnson

Lyndon B. Johnson was the 36th president. He worked to make sure all people are treated equally.

Who was a president and helped make sure all people were treated equally?

Cesar Chavez

Cesar Chavez worked to make life better for workers.

Who worked to make life better for workers?

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