This document provides a summary of important people in American history for kindergarten and first grade students. It includes brief biographies of George Washington, the first US President; Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president; Pocahontas, a Native American who helped settlers in Jamestown; Betsy Ross, believed to have sewn the first American flag; Martin Luther King Jr, who advocated for civil rights; Benjamin Franklin, who proved lightning was electricity; and George Washington Carver, an African American scientist who studied plants. The document concludes with review questions to test comprehension.

1. Important People in History Social Studies SOL Review for Kindergarten and First Grade

2. In this presentation you will read and learn about important people from history. After you have finished learning you will answer review questions. Good Luck and Have Fun!!! this review covers SOLs K.1 and 1.1

3. George Washington George Washington was the first president of the United States. He is called the “ Father of our country .” He was born in Virginia . Before he was president, George Washington was a farmer and a leader of soldiers .

4. Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln was the 16 th president of the United States. His nickname was “ Honest Abe .” He was born in a log cabin . Although very poor, he taught himself to read and became a lawyer before being president.

5. Pocahontas Pocahontas was an American Indian girl who was a helper and a friend to the settlers in Jamestown .

6. Betsy Ross Betsy Ross is believed to have sewn the first flag for our country.

7. Martin Luther King, Jr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was an African American citizen who worked for the fairness of all people . There is a holiday in February to celebrate and remember how Martin Luther King, Jr. worked so that all people would be treated fairly.

8. Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin proved that electricity was in lightning. He started the first library and the first volunteer fire department .

9. George Washington Carver George Washington Carver was an African American who studied science and plants . He developed hundreds of uses for the peanut, sweet potato and soy bean.

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11. Who was the first president of the United States? Abraham Lincoln George Washington Martin Luther King, Jr. Benjamin Franklin

12. George Washington George Washington was the first president of the United States. He is called the “ Father of our country .” He was born in Virginia . Before he was president, George Washington was a farmer and a leader of soldiers .

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14. 2. What was Abraham Lincoln’s nickname? Father of Our Country Superman Abe Junior Honest Abe

15. Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln was the 16 th president of the United States. His nickname was “ Honest Abe .” He was born in a log cabin . Although very poor, he taught himself to read and became a lawyer before being president.

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17. 3. Who helped the settlers in Jamestown? Pocahontas Betsy Ross Benjamin Franklin Martin Luther King, Jr .

18. Pocahontas Pocahontas was an American Indian girl who was a helper and a friend to the settlers in Jamestown .

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20. 4. What did Betsy Ross do for our country? Fought in a war Was president Sewed the first flag Wrote the Pledge of Allegiance

21. Betsy Ross Betsy Ross is believed to have sewn the first flag for our country.

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23. 5. Martin Luther King, Jr. thought everyone should be treated how? Differently Fairly Unfairly Unequal

24. Martin Luther King, Jr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was an African American citizen who worked for the fairness of all people . There is a holiday in February to celebrate and remember how Martin Luther King, Jr. worked so that all people would be treated fairly.

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26. 6. What did Benjamin Franklin do? Sewed the first flag Helped the settlers in Jamestown Was the first president Proved that electricity was in lightning

27. Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin proved that electricity was in lightning. He started the first library and the first volunteer fire department .

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29. 7. What did George Washington Carver study? English Science and plants The presidents People and places

30. George Washington Carver George Washington Carver was an African American who studied science and plants . He developed hundreds of uses for the peanut, sweet potato and soy bean.

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