Famous Historical Figures in American History
A good biography brings the person to life . . .
makes us care about what she or he did with time and opportunity. McKenzie, 2009
McKenzie's Biography Maker
Paul Revere
Paul Revere - his place in history
Paul Revere's True Account of the Midnight Ride
Conflict and Revolution
Paul Rever's Ride as Told by Him
Watch a short video of Paul Revere's Ride
Paul Revere - his place in history
Paul Revere's True Account of the Midnight Ride
Conflict and Revolution
Paul Rever's Ride as Told by Him
Watch a short video of Paul Revere's Ride
Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass - Father of the Civil Right's Movement
Frederick Douglass 1818-1865
Frederick Douglass' Escape from Salvery
A Timeline of Frederick Douglass' Life
Frederick Douglass - A Virtual Museum Exhibit
Frederick Douglass - a good overview of his life
Frederick Douglass - from slave to leader
Frederick Douglass - Father of the Civil Right's Movement
Frederick Douglass 1818-1865
Frederick Douglass' Escape from Salvery
A Timeline of Frederick Douglass' Life
Frederick Douglass - A Virtual Museum Exhibit
Frederick Douglass - a good overview of his life
Frederick Douglass - from slave to leader
Susan B. Anthony
Biography of Susan B. Anthony
Timeline
Timeline of Women's Suffrage Events
Images of Susan B. Anthony
Pictures from the Women's Suffrage Movement
Susan B. Anthony, Woman's Suffrage Pioneer
From the Diary of Susan B. Anthony (when President Lincoln was assassinated)
Not for Ourselves Alone - the video story of Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Stanton
Women of the Hall of Fame
Biography of Susan B. Anthony
Timeline
Timeline of Women's Suffrage Events
Images of Susan B. Anthony
Pictures from the Women's Suffrage Movement
Susan B. Anthony, Woman's Suffrage Pioneer
From the Diary of Susan B. Anthony (when President Lincoln was assassinated)
Not for Ourselves Alone - the video story of Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Stanton
Women of the Hall of Fame
Mary McCleod Bethune
Who was Mary McCleod Bethune?
Teacher Hero - Mary McCleod Bethune
A Reporter's Interview with Mary McCleod Bethune
Mary McCleod's Life History in Pictures
A Timeline for Mary McCleod Bethune
Quotes by Mary McCleod Bethune
Who was Mary McCleod Bethune?
Teacher Hero - Mary McCleod Bethune
A Reporter's Interview with Mary McCleod Bethune
Mary McCleod's Life History in Pictures
A Timeline for Mary McCleod Bethune
Quotes by Mary McCleod Bethune
Franklin D. Roosevelt
An Overview of his Life and Career
Roosevelt's Love of Stamps
Roosevelt's Fireside Chats
Franklin D. Roosevelt - from the White House
What did he accomplish while in office?
Quotes from Franklin D. Roosevelt
An Overview of his Life and Career
Roosevelt's Love of Stamps
Roosevelt's Fireside Chats
Franklin D. Roosevelt - from the White House
What did he accomplish while in office?
Quotes from Franklin D. Roosevelt
Eleanor RooseveltWho was Eleanor Roosevelt?
Quotes from Eleanor Roosevelt
Anna Eleanor Roosevelt from the White House
Great Speeches in History
Pictures of Eleanor
Eleanor Roosevelt - America's Most Influential First Lady
Quotes from Eleanor Roosevelt
Anna Eleanor Roosevelt from the White House
Great Speeches in History
Pictures of Eleanor
Eleanor Roosevelt - America's Most Influential First Lady
Lyndon B. Johnson
Lyndon B. Johnson - a biography from the White House
LBJ for Kids - from the Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library
Timeline of LBJ's Life
LBJ and Civil Rights
Lyndon B. Johnson - an overview from PBS
LBJ - a condensed oveview of his life
Lyndon B. Johnson - biography from Ducksters
Lyndon B. Johnson - a biography from the White House
LBJ for Kids - from the Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library
Timeline of LBJ's Life
LBJ and Civil Rights
Lyndon B. Johnson - an overview from PBS
LBJ - a condensed oveview of his life
Lyndon B. Johnson - biography from Ducksters
Cesar ChavezWho was Cesar Chavez?
Cesar Chavez Grows Up
Cesar Chavez Gains Grounds for Farmers
Cesar Chavez Organizes Farm Workers
A Timeline of Cesar Chavez
Photo Gallery for Cesar Chavez
Videos of Cesar Chavez
The Fight in the Fields (the story of Cesar Chavez) from PBS
Cesar Chavez Grows Up
Cesar Chavez Gains Grounds for Farmers
Cesar Chavez Organizes Farm Workers
A Timeline of Cesar Chavez
Photo Gallery for Cesar Chavez
Videos of Cesar Chavez
The Fight in the Fields (the story of Cesar Chavez) from PBS
Thurgood MarshallThurgood Marshall - his contributions
Who was Thurgood Marshall?
A Career in Law
Briggs to Brown - the case that changed education for African Americans
Today in History - Thurgood Marshall Sworn-in
Thurgood Marshall Photo Gallery
Who was Thurgood Marshall?
A Career in Law
Briggs to Brown - the case that changed education for African Americans
Today in History - Thurgood Marshall Sworn-in
Thurgood Marshall Photo Gallery
Standards
SS3H2 The student will discuss the lives of Americans who expanded people’s rights and freedoms in a democracy.
a. Paul Revere (independence), Frederick Douglass (civil rights), Susan B. Anthony (women’s rights), Mary McLeod Bethune(education), Franklin D. Roosevelt (New Deal and World War II), Eleanor Roosevelt (United Nations and human rights),Thurgood Marshall (civil rights), Lyndon B. Johnson (Great Society and voting rights), and Cesar Chavez (workers’ rights).
b. Explain social barriers, restrictions, and obstacles that these historical figures had to overcome and describe how they overcame them.
SS3G2 The student will describe the cultural and geographic systems associated with the historical figures in SS3H2a.
a. Identify on a political map specific locations significant to the life and times of these historic figures.
b. Describe how place (physical and human characteristics) had an impact on the lives of these historic figures.
c. Describe how each of these historic figures adapted to and was influenced by his/her environment.
d. Trace examples of travel and movement of these historic figures and their ideas across time.
e. Describe how the region in which these historic figures lived affected their lives and had an impact on their cultural identification.
SS3CG2 The student will discuss the character of different historical figures in SS3H2a.
a. Describe how the different historical figures in SS3H2a display positive character traits of cooperation, diligence, courage, and leadership.
b. Explain how the historical figures in SS3H2a used positive character traits to support their beliefs in liberty, justice, tolerance, and freedom of conscience and expression.
c. Explain how the historical figures in SS3H2a chose when to respect and accept authority.
SS3H2 The student will discuss the lives of Americans who expanded people’s rights and freedoms in a democracy.
a. Paul Revere (independence), Frederick Douglass (civil rights), Susan B. Anthony (women’s rights), Mary McLeod Bethune(education), Franklin D. Roosevelt (New Deal and World War II), Eleanor Roosevelt (United Nations and human rights),Thurgood Marshall (civil rights), Lyndon B. Johnson (Great Society and voting rights), and Cesar Chavez (workers’ rights).
b. Explain social barriers, restrictions, and obstacles that these historical figures had to overcome and describe how they overcame them.
SS3G2 The student will describe the cultural and geographic systems associated with the historical figures in SS3H2a.
a. Identify on a political map specific locations significant to the life and times of these historic figures.
b. Describe how place (physical and human characteristics) had an impact on the lives of these historic figures.
c. Describe how each of these historic figures adapted to and was influenced by his/her environment.
d. Trace examples of travel and movement of these historic figures and their ideas across time.
e. Describe how the region in which these historic figures lived affected their lives and had an impact on their cultural identification.
SS3CG2 The student will discuss the character of different historical figures in SS3H2a.
a. Describe how the different historical figures in SS3H2a display positive character traits of cooperation, diligence, courage, and leadership.
b. Explain how the historical figures in SS3H2a used positive character traits to support their beliefs in liberty, justice, tolerance, and freedom of conscience and expression.
c. Explain how the historical figures in SS3H2a chose when to respect and accept authority.