John AdamsJohn AdamsThe second president of the United States of The second president of the United States of

America.America.Born October 30, 1735 Massachusetts,Born October 30, 1735 Massachusetts,

Died July 4,1826Died July 4,1826By: Gabriella Morales #18By: Gabriella Morales #18

John Adams FactsJohn Adams Facts

He made peace with France.He made peace with France. He wrote the Constitution for the state of He wrote the Constitution for the state of

Massachusetts.Massachusetts. He wrote a book that considered having a Supreme He wrote a book that considered having a Supreme

Court.Court. He gave Thomas Jefferson the job of writing the He gave Thomas Jefferson the job of writing the

Declaration of Independence.Declaration of Independence. If it wasn’t for him we wouldn’t have those important If it wasn’t for him we wouldn’t have those important

things in our country and we might not have the things in our country and we might not have the same history. same history.

I admire him because he made a difference in the I admire him because he made a difference in the history for the country that I love.history for the country that I love.

PontiacBy Billy Miser

*Born near 1720, but no one knows

*Born near Maumme River in Ohio

*Died on April 20, 1769

Pontiac

*He started the Pontiac War when Colonists came to America

*There would not be a Pontiac War if he did not exist

* I like how he stood up for his land

Alexander HamiltonAlexander HamiltonA true heroA true hero

By: Andrew SavidgeBy: Andrew Savidge Born November 1, 1557Born November 1, 1557

Died 1804Died 1804

Alexander Hamilton was the first Alexander Hamilton was the first secretary of the treasury secretary of the treasury

He was in many wars and battles He was in many wars and battles such as The Revolutionary war, the such as The Revolutionary war, the battle of Trenton and many others.battle of Trenton and many others.

Hamilton was not a president but in Hamilton was not a president but in honor of him, he is on the ten dollar honor of him, he is on the ten dollar billbill

Andrew Jackson

By: Patrick AkersHe was born on March 15,1767 in

Waxhaws South Carolina and died in 1845.

Andrew Jackson

• Andrew Jackson was the 7th President of the United States of America.

• If he was never alive we probably would have lost the war of 1812, and that could have cost our live.

• I admire most about him was that he was once held hostage by the British and escaped.

Baron friedrich Wilhelm von stueben

By Nathan moriel

Born on September 17,1730Died on November 28, 1794

Born in the Magdeburg fortress

An important drill master

Baron von Steuben

• Baron von steuben had to train many troops at valley forge in the terrible weather.

• Without baron von steuben our troops today would not have been properly trained.

Benjamin FranklinBenjamin Franklin “The doors of wisdom are “The doors of wisdom are

never shut”never shut”By: ANTONIA PALU By: ANTONIA PALU Born 1706 in Massachusetts Born 1706 in Massachusetts

–– 1790 1790

Benjamin FranklinBenjamin Franklin BenBen invented the Franklin Stove, lightning invented the Franklin Stove, lightning

rod, glass armonica, odemeter, and rod, glass armonica, odemeter, and biofocials. biofocials.

I admire Ben because his bright Intelligence.I admire Ben because his bright Intelligence.

An Important American ColonizerBy Kristina Hilton

*Born on June 1, 1801 in Whittingham, Vermont*Moved frequently in upstate New York*Died on August 29, 1877 of peritonis as a result of a ruptured appendix.

Led the members of the Mormon church to Utah in the largest and best organized pioneer trek in history.Planned, organized, and built Salt Lake City.Governor of UtahMost successful Utah Businessman up to that timePresident and prophet of Mormon churchFounded BYU and University of UtahWithout him, Utah would be a desert, Salt Lake City wouldn’t exist, and the people living there and their political views wouldn’t be the same.

I admire him for his amazing leadership and kindness.

Crispus AttucksBy: Cameryn Pasquariello

Born in 1723Died during 1770

Crispus Attucks

• He fought for freedom in the Boston Massacre.

• We wouldn’t have as much freedom that we have right now.

• I really like how Attucks wasn’t afraid to fight in for freedom.

Daniel BooneDaniel BooneBy Kameron KindleBy Kameron Kindle

Born Oley Valley, Berks County, Pennsylvania in Born Oley Valley, Berks County, Pennsylvania in 1734-18201734-1820

Daniel BooneDaniel Boone• He blazed the wilderness road in 1775He blazed the wilderness road in 1775• He founded a town and called it He founded a town and called it

Boonsboro Boonsboro • He was a militia officer in the He was a militia officer in the

revolutionary warrevolutionary war• I believe Daniel Boone was very brave I believe Daniel Boone was very brave

and very kind manand very kind man

Ethan Allen

By: Ethan Martinez Born on January 17,1738 in Lichfeild, Ct.

Died February 12, 1789

Ethan Allen

• Ethan’s most important contributions were leading the Green Mountain Boys and capturing Fort Ticonderoga.

• The one thing I admire most about Ethan is that he risked for freedom.

Frederick DouglassFamous for being a slave abolitionist

By Cindy MarinaBorn on 1818 in Maryland

Died on 1895

Frederick DouglassDouglass, himself wrote many interesting books about how horrific slavery was.After he escaped from slavery at age twenty he went to the north and talked to blacks and whites about , terminating slavery.Our world today might be different without Douglass because he helped the world see how without slavery we can make a big difference. If we hadn’t had Douglass back when, we would of never had this life that we are living this very second.I truly admire Douglass and his hard work. He made a big impact on everyone in the world. Look at us today, we have our first African American President, Obama

George WashingtonGeorge WashingtonBy Matthew MurphyBy Matthew Murphy

The First PresidentThe First PresidentBorn 1732 in VirginiaBorn 1732 in Virginia

Died 1799Died 1799

George WashingtonGeorge Washington

George as a commander lead the American George as a commander lead the American Revolutionary war in 1775.Revolutionary war in 1775.

George Washington was the first President from George Washington was the first President from 1789 to 1797.1789 to 1797.

I admire him because he was brave in the wars. I admire him because he was brave in the wars. If we did not have him who would be the first If we did not have him who would be the first

President.President.

Harriet Tubman:Harriet Tubman: A fighter for A fighter for slavesslaves

By, Emma SchumakerBy, Emma Schumaker• Born in 1820Born in 1820• Born in Dorchester County, Born in Dorchester County, Maryland Maryland • Died on March 10, 1913 Died on March 10, 1913 Auburn, New YorkAuburn, New York

Harriet TubmanHarriet Tubman

• Harriet helped over 300 slaves Harriet helped over 300 slaves escape from slaveryescape from slavery

•She was put in great danger She was put in great danger going back to help slavesgoing back to help slaves

•Without Harriet Tubman, it would Without Harriet Tubman, it would take longer for slaves to be freetake longer for slaves to be free

Henry ClayA man of wisdom

Born in Kentucky 177-1852

By: Kylah Clay

Henry Clay…

Henry Clay gave the amazing name for Kentucky: The Horse Capital of the World.

Henry Clay was one of the top five senates in the world.

In my opinion, without Henry Clay possibly slavery would still be alive

James Madison

James Madison was known for him being the 4th president of the United States. James was born in 1751 in Port Conway, Virginia and

he died in 1836.

By: Madison Stewart

James Madison

• James Madison was one of two presidents to sign the U.S. constitution.

• Life wouldn’t be the same if James Madison wasn’t president because he stopped the war in 1812 and if he didn’t our country would be used for practicing bombing.

John HancockJohn Hancock A signer for A signer for

independenceindependence By By Cameron Alegria Cameron Alegria

Born January 23, 1737 in Born January 23, 1737 in Quincy Massachusetts – Quincy Massachusetts – died October 8, 1793 in died October 8, 1793 in

QuincyQuincy

John HancockJohn Hancock John’s most important contribution to John’s most important contribution to

America was when he was the first one America was when he was the first one to sign the Declaration of to sign the Declaration of Independence. Independence.

If John never lived we would still be If John never lived we would still be ruled be England.ruled be England.

I admire John because he was one of I admire John because he was one of the wealthiest men in the thirteen the wealthiest men in the thirteen colonies and that he was so brave.colonies and that he was so brave.

John Paul John Paul JonesJonesByBy Jarid RotherJarid Rother

**An important naval heroAn important naval hero**Born 1747 on the east coast of ScotlandBorn 1747 on the east coast of Scotland

–– died 1792died 1792

John Paul JonesJohn Paul Jones Jones gained his fame and helped us by Jones gained his fame and helped us by

the number of British ships he destroyed the number of British ships he destroyed or captured.or captured.

Without him we may not have won the Without him we may not have won the naval part of the Revolutionary War.naval part of the Revolutionary War.

John was known to be “The Father of the John was known to be “The Father of the Navy.”Navy.”

I admire Jones because he created the I admire Jones because he created the original navy.original navy.

Joseph SmithJoseph SmithBy: Lauren SergeBy: Lauren Serge

**Known for founding the Mormon church*Known for founding the Mormon church*

Born December 23, 1805 in Sharon, Born December 23, 1805 in Sharon, VermontVermont

Died June 27, 1844 at 39 years old Died June 27, 1844 at 39 years old because he was martyred for his because he was martyred for his

religionreligion

Joseph SmithJoseph SmithBy: Lauren SergeBy: Lauren Serge

Joseph Smith was the founder of the Church of Jesus Joseph Smith was the founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.Christ of Latter-day Saints.

He also was the first prophet of the L.D.S. religion.He also was the first prophet of the L.D.S. religion. Life without this brave man would change the lives of Life without this brave man would change the lives of

so many people because there would have had this so many people because there would have had this church to choose from.church to choose from.

I admire him in so many ways because he had so much I admire him in so many ways because he had so much courage and was willing to risk his life because he had courage and was willing to risk his life because he had so much faith in his church.so much faith in his church.

King George IIIBy Kimberly Sanchez

Born in London, England on january 29,1820

King George IIIGeorge helped make America the

country it is today. If he wasn’t ever alive this country

would’t be how it is today.

Martha Martha WashingtonWashington

By: Claire BautchBy: Claire Bautch

The original “First Lady” of the United StatesThe original “First Lady” of the United StatesBorn in 1731 Chestnut Grove, New Kent County, Born in 1731 Chestnut Grove, New Kent County,

VirginiaVirginiaDied in 1802Died in 1802

Martha WashingtonMartha Washington Martha Washington was the original “First Lady” of the Martha Washington was the original “First Lady” of the

United States of America.United States of America. She watched over George Washington while he played his role She watched over George Washington while he played his role

as the first president of the United States.as the first president of the United States. I will most remember Martha Washington as a kind-hearted, I will most remember Martha Washington as a kind-hearted,

wealthy, interesting “First Lady.”wealthy, interesting “First Lady.”

Mercy Otis Warren

By: Alexis HuberBorn: September 14, 1728, in

Barnstable Massachusetts Died: October 9,1814

Mercy Otis Warren

She was an American playwright for the revolutionary war.She is now put into the Women's Hall Of Fame.i like how she didn’t give up on what she believed in.

Molly PitcherBy Samantha Kapple

*Born in 1754 *Born in Trenton , New Jersey *Died in 1832

Molly Pitcher • Pitcher bravery helped win the

Battle of Monmouth.• She also brought water to the

soldiers in the Battle of Monmouth. • If Molly Pitcher never lived and went

didn’t go throw her challenges she would of not won the Battle Monmouth.

Narcissia WhitmanNarcissia WhitmanA strong willed womanA strong willed woman

Born on March 14,1808 in Prattsburgh, New YorkBorn on March 14,1808 in Prattsburgh, New YorkDied on November 29, 1847Died on November 29, 1847

Narcissa WhitmanNarcissa Whitman• She was the first woman to cross She was the first woman to cross

the Rocky Mountains and have the the Rocky Mountains and have the first white child in the Oregon first white child in the Oregon country.country.

• She built a mission and in it, she She built a mission and in it, she would teach Indians about the Lord would teach Indians about the Lord and would read them the bible.and would read them the bible.

• Her daughter, Alice, died when she Her daughter, Alice, died when she was two.was two.

• My favorite part about researching My favorite part about researching Narcissa was learning about her Narcissa was learning about her characteristics and the many characteristics and the many talents she had.talents she had.

• She made a huge difference in the She made a huge difference in the bravery of many women in the bravery of many women in the colonies.colonies.

Patrick HenryPatrick Henry By: Fred JeongBy: Fred Jeong

*A famous orator**A famous orator* Born: May 29,1736 in VirginiaBorn: May 29,1736 in Virginia

Died: June 6, 1799 Died: June 6, 1799

Patrick Henry Patrick Henry

Patrick Henry gave many speeches that Patrick Henry gave many speeches that inspired many peopleinspired many people

Henry spoke against British tyranny and Henry spoke against British tyranny and led the colonies led the colonies

Without Patrick, British might take over Without Patrick, British might take over more and some Acts may not be repairedmore and some Acts may not be repaired

I admire Patrick Henry because he spoke I admire Patrick Henry because he spoke out to everyone because of his speeches out to everyone because of his speeches and was very braveand was very brave

Paul Revere a Famous Paul Revere a Famous Messenger Messenger

By: BrodyBy: BrodyBorn 1735 in Boston Born 1735 in Boston

Massachusetts in Boston's North Massachusetts in Boston's North End He died in 1818 in Boston End He died in 1818 in Boston

Paul ReverePaul Revere His most important accomplishment His most important accomplishment

was the Midnight Ride.was the Midnight Ride. Life today could be different, we Life today could be different, we

could be ruled by Britain.could be ruled by Britain. I admire him because he was so I admire him because he was so

brave.brave.

Phillis Wheatly

The first African American poet to get paid for her work.

Phillis lived in 1773-1784. She was born in Gambia, Africa, and Died in ether Boston or Massachusetts.

Phillis Wheatley

*Phillis was named after the ship she came to America on from Africa on, “The Phillis”. *John and Susanna Wheatly, her former slaveOwners, bought her at age seven. They soon Exepted her as part of the family.

*Phillis Wheatly wrote a poem to King George theThird. This poem made him drop the tax on tea.

*I think America would be different without her because we may not of had women poets.

* She influenced me to never give up no matter what happens.

PocahontasPocahontasThe princess who promoted peace The princess who promoted peace between Englishmen and American between Englishmen and American

IndiansIndiansBorn 1595 in Wicomico, VirginiaBorn 1595 in Wicomico, Virginia

Died 1617Died 1617

By Lane RobertsonBy Lane Robertson

PocahontasPocahontas

• Pocahontas’s real name is Matoaka. It was thought by Pocahontas’s real name is Matoaka. It was thought by her tribe that her real name would bring bad luck.her tribe that her real name would bring bad luck.

• Pocahontas was an Algonquin princess, known for Pocahontas was an Algonquin princess, known for promoting peace with Englishmen and Indians.promoting peace with Englishmen and Indians.

• She is famous for saving the life of Captain John Smith She is famous for saving the life of Captain John Smith from being clubbed to death by her father.from being clubbed to death by her father.

• Pocahontas died at the age of 22 from am unknown Pocahontas died at the age of 22 from am unknown illness. illness.

SacagaweaSacagaweaBy Taylor RossBy Taylor Ross

Born- 1788 inBorn- 1788 inLemhi River ValleyLemhi River ValleyDied- 1812Died- 1812

SacagaweaSacagawea Her most important Her most important

contribution tocontribution to America America was when she guided was when she guided Lewis andLewis and Clark Clark through the Rockies.through the Rockies.

Without Sacagawea it Without Sacagawea it would probablywould probably would would have been different have been different around here inaround here in America.America.

Samuel Adamsby: Diego Ibarra

Born-1772 in Boston, Massachusetts on September 17,died October 2, 1803

he was one of the founding fathers.

Samuel Adams

• Adams fought for the freedom of the 13 colonies.

• We wouldn’t be a free country.• I really like Samuel Adams because he

was s grate success.

Susan B. Anthony

By: Priya Shea

*A Fighter For Women’s Rights*

• Lived from 1820-1906• Born in Adams, Massachusetts

Susan B. Anthony• Susan B. Anthony gave

women the right to vote• If Susan B. Anthony

was never alive, women would never have the

right to vote•I admire Susan’s

courage and bravery

Tadeusz KosciuszkoTadeusz Kosciuszko

A big contribution to the A big contribution to the American RevolutionAmerican RevolutionFebruary 4, 1746 ; February 4, 1746 ;

MereczowszczyznaMereczowszczyzna,,PolishPolish CommonwealthCommonwealth--October , 15, October , 15, 1817 ; Solothurn,1817 ; Solothurn, SwitzerlandSwitzerland

Andrezj Tadeusz Andrezj Tadeusz Bonawentura KosciuszkoBonawentura Kosciuszko

His most important His most important contribution to the contribution to the

colonies was leaving his colonies was leaving his house for the freedom of house for the freedom of

black slaves.black slaves.Without ATBK we might Without ATBK we might

not have won the not have won the Revolution.Revolution.

I admire ATBK because I admire ATBK because his bravery helped the his bravery helped the country beat Britain.country beat Britain.