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Famous people in American History

Thomas Hooker Puritan religious and colonial

leader who founded the Colony of Connecticut.

Called ‘The Father of Connecticut,” because of his development of colonial New England.

William Penn Founded the colony of

Pennsylvania His democratic principles served

as an inspiration for the United States Constitution.

William Blackstone British judge most noted for writing

the ‘Commentaries on the Laws of England’.

Copies of ‘Commentaries’ influenced John Marshall, John Jay, of the United States Supreme Court on matters of ‘common law’.

Charles de Montesquieu

French political thinker who lived during the Enlightenment.

He is famous for his belief in ‘separation of powers’ in government.

He influenced James Madison and the writing of the Constitution.

John Locke Most influential of British

Enlightenment thinkers. His ‘theory of mind’ is often cited

as the origin of modern conceptions of identity and the self.

He influenced Thomas Jefferson and other United States founding fathers.

John Paul Jones Was the United States' first well-

known naval fighter in the American Revolutionary War.

Famously stated: "I have not yet begun to fight!"

Samuel Adams Opposed British taxation of the

colonies Organized the Sons of Liberty Was a leader of the colonial

“Indians” at the Boston Tea Party Second cousin to President

John Adams.

Benjamin Franklin Famous American scientist & inventor Served as the American diplomat to

France during the American Revolution Helped write the Declaration of

Independence & U.S. Constitution Published Poor Richard’s Almanac Drew the “Join, or Die” political cartoon

for the French & Indian war

Thomas Paine Leading propagandist of the

American Revolution Was imprisoned in France because of

my radical writings Wrote the American Crisis papers to

support the American Revolution Wrote Common Sense in 1776 to gain

support for American Independence

Marquis de Lafayette

Was a French aristocrat and military officer

Served as a major-general in the Continental Army under George Washington.

Abraham Lincoln Born poor but became a successful

lawyer in Illinois Founder of the Republican Party in the

mid 1850’s Assassinated at Ford’s Theater in

1865 **President of the U.S. during the Civil

War **16th

Andrew Jackson Was known as “Old Hickory” Was a symbol of the rise of the common

man in American history Served as President of the U.S. from 1829-

1837 (Seventh) Won the Battle of New Orleans in 1815 Forced the Cherokee Indians off their

homeland in what became known as the “Trail of Tears”

**Seventh President of U.S.

George Washington Joined the French & Indian War when

I was only 21years old, from the Virginia Militia

Was president of the Constitutional Convention in 1787

Commanded the Colonial Army during the American Revolution

**First President of the U.S.

John Adams As a delegate from Massachusetts to the

Continental Congress, he played a leading role in persuading Congress to declare independence.

Lawyer to the British soldiers on trial for the ‘Boston Massacre’.

Assisted Thomas Jefferson in drafting the United States Declaration of Independence in 1776.

** Second President of the U.S.

John Quincy Adams Member of the Federalist,

Democratic-Republican, National Republican, and Whig parties.

Son of former President John Adams and Abigail Adams.

As a diplomat was involved in formulating the Monroe Doctrine.

But as President, known as getting to the White House through the ‘Corrupt Bargain’ with Henry Clay.

**Sixth President of U.S.

Thomas Jefferson Became the head of the Democratic-

Republican Party in the 1790’s Founded the University of Virginia Wrote the Declaration of Independence ** Third President of the U.S.

Patrick Henry Served as first governor of the state of

Virginia during the Revolution Was a leader in Virginia against British

taxation without representation Opposed the U.S. Constitution because it

limited the power of states Remembered for my famous “Give me

liberty, or give me death!” speech. Most famous anti-federalist

Alexander Hamilton Served as first secretary of treasury under

President Washington “Money Guy” Served as General Washington’s aide-de-

camp during the American Revolution Was killed in a duel with Aaron Burr Helped to end America’s financial

difficulties & established the Bank of the United States

James Madison Helped to found the Democratic-

Republican party during the 1790’s Served as Secretary of State under

president Jefferson Was President of the U.S. during the War

of 1812 Known as the “Father of the Constitution”

because of my leadership Served as the Fourth President

George Mason Along with James Madison, he is called the

"Father of the Bill of Rights." Like anti-federalist Patrick Henry, Mason

was a leader of those who pressed for the addition of explicit States rights and individual rights to the U.S. Constitution.

The Bill of Rights, were based on the earlier Virginia Declaration of Rights, which he had help draft in 1776.

John James Audubon Was a French-American ornithologist,

naturalist, and painter. He was notable for his expansive studies

of all types of American birds and for his detailed illustrations that depicted the birds in their natural habitats.

Henry David Thoreau

Was a abolitionist, and leading transcendentalist

He is best known for his book Walden. In his essay ‘Civil Disobedience’, he

argued for individuals to stand up to an unjust government.

Horace Mann Served in the U.S. House of

Representatives & as President of Antioch College

Persuaded Massachusetts to establish a six month school year in 1839

Served as Secretary of Education for Massachusetts from 1837-1848

Known as the “Father of Public Education” in the U.S.

John Marshall A leader of the Federalist Party and

Secretary of State under President John Adams from 1800 to 1801.

Was the longest serving Chief Justice of the United States (1801–35).

He reinforced the principle that federal courts are obligated to exercise judicial review.

John C. Calhoun Was a leading politician and political

theorist from South Carolina. Strongly supported states' rights,

limited government, nullification and free trade.

Senator that urged the South toward secession from the Union.

Daniel Webster Served twice as Secretary of State Was a representative & senator from

Massachusetts in Congress Was an excellent speaker & voiced my

opposition to slavery & secession Negotiated the Webster-Ashburton Treaty

in 1842 My cousin, Noah Webster published the 1st

American Dictionary

Henry Clay Lost elections for President of the U.S. in

1824, 1832, & 1844 Serves as Speaker of the House for 13

years & in the Senate for 11 years Helped to pass the Missouri Compromise

& the Compromise of 1850 Known as the “Great Compromiser” Was the other outspoken “War Hawk”

Jefferson Davis Was representative & senator from

Mississippi in Congress Served as Secretary of War in the 1850’s Was a strong supporter of states’ rights Was the only president of the Confederate

States of America

Ulysses S. Grant Graduated from West Point & served in the

Mexican War Won the Battle of Vicksburg in 1863 Commanded the Union Army that

defeated the Southern Army in 1865 Served as President of the U.S. from 1869-

1877 (after the Civil War)

Robert E. Lee Graduated from West Point & served in the

Mexican War In the Civil War I turned down command of

the U.S. Army to serve Virginia Served as commander of the Confederate

Army in Virginia during the Civil War Served as President of Washington & Lee

University after the Civil War

Thomas ‘Stonewall’ Jackson

Was a Confederate general during the American Civil War, and one of the best-known Confederate commanders after General Robert E. Lee.

His unmoving, unbending behavior at the Battle of Bull Run gave him his nickname.

Elizabeth C. Stanton Spent all my life seeking equal rights for

women Married Henry Stanton & was the mother

of seven children Helped organize the Seneca Falls Women’s

Rights Convention Led the adoption of the Declaration of

Sentiments for women in 1848 Was friends to Lucretia Mott

Harriett Beecher Stowe

My brother, Henry Beecher & I were abolitionists opposed to slavery

Married Calvin Stowe in 1836 & had seven children

In 1862 Abraham Lincoln called me “the little lady who made this big war”

Wrote the anti-slavery novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin in 1852

Susan B. Anthony She was a prominent American civil rights

leader who played a pivotal role in the 19th century women's rights movement.

She was co-founder of the first Women's Temperance Movement with Elizabeth Cady Stanton as President.

Mercy Otis Warren One of the most important female

participants in the American Revolution. With the support of John Adams, began to

publish her works in Massachusetts newspapers.

In her writings, she attacked royal authority and urged colonists to resist British infringements on colonial rights and liberties.

Abigail Adams She is remembered for the many letters

she wrote to her husband during the Continental Congresses.

One of her most famous writings is entitled, ‘Remember the Ladies’.

James Armistead An African American slave, Armistead was

owned by William Armistead in Virginia during the American Revolution.

With the consent of his master, was the first African American double spy.

The intelligence reports from his espionage were instrumental in helping to defeat the British during the Battle of Yorktown.

Bernardo de Galvez Was a Spanish military leader and the

general of Spanish forces in New Spain during the American Revolution.

He aided the Thirteen Colonies in their quest for independence.

Galveston, Texas and several other places are named for him.

William Carney African American soldier during the

American Civil War who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Fort Wagner

Philip Bazaar Navy seaman who was awarded the

United States' highest military decoration for valor in combat — the Medal of Honor

Frederick Douglas Was born a slave in Maryland Escaped slavery & became a spokesman

for the abolition of slavery After the Civil War I served as mayor of

Washington, D.C. Wrote my autobiography to describe the

evils & horrors of slavery Was the author of the newspaper – “North

Star”

Hiram Rhodes Revels

Was the first African American to serve in the United States Senate (1870). This was during the Reconstruction years.

As of 2011, he is one of only six African Americans ever to have served in the United States Senate.

Crispus Attucks Free black man living in Boston in 1770. First person shot to death by

British redcoats during the Boston Massacre, in Boston, Massachusetts.

Wentworth Cheswell Was an African-American teacher,

American Revolutionary War veteran. He rode North as Paul Revere rode West,

where the British eventually went, causing his accomplishments in the midnight ride to be unknown by most.

Haym Salomon a Spanish and Portuguese Jew who

became a prime financier of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War against Great Britain.

During the battle of Yorktown, General Washington & Congress were out of money. Washington got the money from him.