Contributions of Famous Americans

Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln contributions 16th President

President that helped free African American slaves

Wanted equality for ALL people

Rosa Parks

Rosa Parks contributions

African American woman who would not give up her seat on the front of the bus, which was required by law

Brought changes in laws and worked for ALL to have equal rights!

Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr. Contributions African American Minister

Led marches to bring changes in laws peacefully

Worked for equal rights for ALL people

“I have a dream” speech

Cesar Chavez

Cesar Chavez contribution Mexican American

Worked to improve conditions for farm workers

Peaceful measures

Thurgood Marshall

Thurgood Marshall contributions Lawyer

Defended people when not everyone had equal rights

First African American Justice of the Supreme court