Important People in History

Social Studies SOL Review for Kindergarten and First Grade

In this presentation you will read and learn about important people from history.

After you have finished learning you will answer review questions.

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this review covers SOLs K.1 and 1.1

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.

Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln was the 16th 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.

Pocahontas

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

Betsy Ross

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

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.

Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin proved that electricity was in lightning.

He started the first library and the first volunteer fire department.

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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Now you can use what you’ve learned to answer the following questions. Just click on the answer.

If your answer is correct you will see a slide thatsays “Congratulations” if the answer is incorrect,you will be taken to the information you needto answer the question. Review the information.When you are finished reviewing click on the ? toreturn to the question.

1. Who was the first president of the United States?

a) Abraham Lincoln b) George Washingtonc) Martin Luther King, Jr. d) Benjamin Franklin

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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You chose the correct answer. Click on

the arrow to go on to the next question!

2. What was Abraham Lincoln’s nickname?

a) Father of Our Countryb) Supermanc) Abe Juniord) Honest Abe

Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln was the 16th 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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You chose the correct answer. Click on

the arrow to go on to the next question!

3. Who helped the settlers in Jamestown?

a) Pocahontasb) Betsy Rossc) Benjamin Franklind) Martin Luther King, Jr.

Pocahontas

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

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4. What did Betsy Ross do for our country?

a) Fought in a warb) Was presidentc) Sewed the first flagd) Wrote the Pledge of Allegiance

Betsy Ross

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

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5. Martin Luther King, Jr. thought everyone should be treated how?

a) Differentlyb) Fairly c) Unfairlyd) Unequal

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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the arrow to go on to the next question!

6. What did Benjamin Franklin do?

a) Sewed the first flagb) Helped the settlers in Jamestownc) Was the first presidentd) Proved that electricity was in

lightning

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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7. What did George Washington Carver study?

a) Englishb) Science and plantsc) The presidentsd) People and places

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.

Congratulations!!!

You chose the correct answer. Click on

the arrow to go on to the next question!

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You have successfully finished the review! I am so proud of your hardwork! Great Job!!!