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Famous Americans Jeopardy. SOL 3.11. Hosted by Mrs. Grant. Who am I?. Who am I?. Who am I?. Who or what am I?. 100. 100. 100. 100. 200. 200. 200. 200. 300. 300. 300. 300. 400. 400. 400. 400. 500. 500. 500. 500. Row 1, Col 1. I am Christopher Newport.

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  1. Famous Americans Jeopardy SOL 3.11 Hosted by Mrs. Grant

  2. Who am I? Who am I? Who am I? Who or what am I? 100 100 100 100 200 200 200 200 300 300 300 300 400 400 400 400 500 500 500 500

  3. Row 1, Col 1 I am Christopher Newport. I was an explorer that sailed from England to Jamestown. I wanted to colonize Virginia. Who am I?

  4. 1,2 I am Martin Luther King, Jr. I am an African American who worked for equal rights for all people in a peaceful way. Who am I?

  5. 1,3 I am Juan Ponce de Leon. I was sponsored by Spain. I wanted to discover riches and conquer new lands. I landed at St. Augustine, Florida, and claimed it for Spain. Who am I?

  6. 1,4 I am the Fourth of July. The day the United States of America celebrates its birthday. Independence day. What am I?

  7. 2,1 I am Helen Keller. I overcame disabilities. I worked to help others who were blind and deaf. Who am I? http://www.afb.org/section.asp?SectionID=1

  8. 2,2 I am Rosa Parks. I helped to bring changes in laws and worked so all people would have equal rights. Now all people can sit where they want to on a bus! Who am I?

  9. 2,3 I am Benjamin Franklin. I proved that electricity was present in lightning by flying a kite. Who am I? http://www.ushistory.org/franklin/pictures/index.htm

  10. 2,4 I am Veteran’s Day. American holiday. A November day to thank men and women who served in the military and are still living. What day am I?

  11. 3,1 I am Pocahontas. I am an Indian girl. I helped the settlers of Jamestown. Who am I?

  12. 3,2 I am Thurgood Marshall. I was a lawyer who defended people at a time when not all people had equal rights. Who am I?

  13. 3,3 I am Jackie Robinson. I am the first African American baseball player in the major leagues. I helped to bring about other opportunities for African Americans. Who am I?

  14. 3,4 I am Susan B. Anthony. I led the struggle to give women equal rights, including to vote. Who am I?

  15. I am Betsy Ross. I am believed to have sewn one of the first flags for our country. Who am I? 4,1

  16. 4,2 I am Jacques Cartier. I was sponsored by France to colonize the New World. I explored the St. Lawrence River Valley near Quebec, Canada. Who am I?

  17. 4,3 I am Christopher Columbus. I was sponsored by the King and Queen of Spain. I wanted to find a western sea route to Asia, but discovered the New World instead. Who am I?

  18. 4,4 I am Memorial Day. American holiday. A day in May when people remember Americans that died serving their country. What day am I?

  19. 5,1 I am George Washington. I was born in Virginia. I led the fight for freedom from England. I was the first president of the U.S. I am known as the “Father of Our Country.” Who am I?

  20. 5,2 I am Thomas Jefferson. I am a Virginia born leader who helped develop the country. I was the third president of the U.S. I am known for writing the Declaration of Independence. Who am I?

  21. I am Abraham Lincoln. I was the 16th president of the United States. I helped free the slaves. Who am I?

  22. 5,4 I am Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. American holiday. A January day to remember a man who worked for fair treatment of all people. What day am I?

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