Remember me because….

1. Remember me because…. Famous people in American History

2. Thomas Hooker • Puritanreligious and colonial leader who founded the Colony of Connecticut. • Called ‘The Father of Connecticut,” because of his development of colonial New England.

3. William Penn • Founded the colony of Pennsylvania • His democratic principles served as an inspiration for the United States Constitution.

4. William Blackstone • British judge most noted for writing the ‘Commentaries on the Laws of England’. • Copies of ‘Commentaries’ influenced John Marshall, John Jay, of the United States Supreme Court on matters of ‘common law’.

5. Charles de Montesquieu • Frenchpolitical thinker who lived during the Enlightenment. • He is famous for his belief in ‘separation of powers’ in government. • He influenced James Madison and the writing of the Constitution.

6. John Locke • Most influential of British Enlightenment thinkers. • His ‘theory of mind’ is often cited as the origin of modern conceptions of identity and the self. • He influenced Thomas Jefferson and other United States founding fathers.

7. John Paul Jones • Was the United States' first well-known naval fighter in the American Revolutionary War. • Famously stated: "I have not yet begun to fight!"

8. Samuel Adams • Opposed British taxation of the colonies • Organized the Sons of Liberty • Was a leader of the colonial “Indians” at the Boston Tea Party • Second cousin to President John Adams.

9. Benjamin Franklin • Famous American scientist & inventor • Served as the American diplomat to France during the American Revolution • Helped write the Declaration of Independence & U.S. Constitution • Published Poor Richard’s Almanac • Drew the “Join, or Die” political cartoon for the French & Indian war

10. Thomas Paine • Leading propagandist of the American Revolution • Was imprisoned in France because of my radical writings • Wrote the American Crisis papers to support the American Revolution • Wrote Common Sense in 1776 to gain support for American Independence

11. Marquis de Lafayette • Was a French aristocrat and military officer • Served as a major-general in the Continental Army under George Washington.

12. Abraham Lincoln • Born poor but became a successful lawyer in Illinois • Founder of the Republican Party in the mid 1850’s • Assassinated at Ford’s Theater in 1865 • **President of the U.S. during the Civil War • **16th

13. Andrew Jackson • Was known as “Old Hickory” • Was a symbol of the rise of the common man in American history • Served as President of the U.S. from 1829-1837 (Seventh) • Won the Battle of New Orleans in 1815 • Forced the Cherokee Indians off their homeland in what became known as the “Trail of Tears” • **Seventh President of U.S.

14. George Washington • Joined the French & Indian War when I was only 21years old, from the Virginia Militia • Was president of the Constitutional Convention in 1787 • Commanded the Colonial Army during the American Revolution • **First President of the U.S.

15. John Adams • As a delegate from Massachusetts to the Continental Congress, he played a leading role in persuading Congress to declare independence. • Lawyer to the British soldiers on trial for the ‘Boston Massacre’. • Assisted Thomas Jefferson in drafting the United States Declaration of Independence in 1776. • ** Second President of the U.S.

16. John Quincy Adams • Member of the Federalist, Democratic-Republican, National Republican, and Whigparties. • Son of former President John Adams and Abigail Adams. • As a diplomat was involved in formulating the Monroe Doctrine. • But as President, known as getting to the White House through the ‘Corrupt Bargain’ with Henry Clay. • **Sixth President of U.S.

17. Thomas Jefferson • Became the head of the Democratic-Republican Party in the 1790’s • Founded the University of Virginia • Wrote the Declaration of Independence • ** Third President of the U.S.

18. Patrick Henry • Served as first governor of the state of Virginia during the Revolution • Was a leader in Virginia against British taxation without representation • Opposed the U.S. Constitution because it limited the power of states • Remembered for my famous “Give me liberty, or give me death!” speech. • Most famous anti-federalist

19. Alexander Hamilton • Served as first secretary of treasury under President Washington “Money Guy” • Served as General Washington’s aide-de-camp during the American Revolution • Was killed in a duel with Aaron Burr • Helped to end America’s financial difficulties & established the Bank of the United States

20. James Madison • Helped to found the Democratic-Republican party during the 1790’s • Served as Secretary of State under president Jefferson • Was President of the U.S. during the War of 1812 • Known as the “Father of the Constitution” because of my leadership • Served as the Fourth President

21. George Mason • Along with James Madison, he is called the "Father of the Bill of Rights." • Like anti-federalistPatrick Henry, Mason was a leader of those who pressed for the addition of explicit States rights and individual rights to the U.S. Constitution. • The Bill of Rights, were based on the earlier Virginia Declaration of Rights, which he had help draft in 1776.

22. John James Audubon • Was a French-Americanornithologist, naturalist, and painter. • He was notable for his expansive studies of all types of American birds and for his detailed illustrations that depicted the birds in their natural habitats.

23. Henry David Thoreau • Was a abolitionist, and leading transcendentalist • He is best known for his book Walden. • In his essay ‘Civil Disobedience’, he argued for individuals to stand up to an unjust government.

24. Horace Mann • Served in the U.S. House of Representatives & as President of Antioch College • Persuaded Massachusetts to establish a six month school year in 1839 • Served as Secretary of Education for Massachusetts from 1837-1848 • Known as the “Father of Public Education” in the U.S.

25. John Marshall • A leader of the Federalist Party and Secretary of State under President John Adams from 1800 to 1801. • Was the longest serving Chief Justice of the United States (1801–35). • He reinforced the principle that federal courts are obligated to exercise judicial review.

26. John C. Calhoun • Was a leading politician and political theorist from South Carolina. • Strongly supported states' rights, limited government, nullification and free trade. • Senator that urged the South toward secession from the Union.

27. Daniel Webster • Served twice as Secretary of State • Was a representative & senator from Massachusetts in Congress • Was an excellent speaker & voiced my opposition to slavery & secession • Negotiated the Webster-Ashburton Treaty in 1842 • My cousin, Noah Webster published the 1st American Dictionary

28. Henry Clay • Lost elections for President of the U.S. in 1824, 1832, & 1844 • Serves as Speaker of the House for 13 years & in the Senate for 11 years • Helped to pass the Missouri Compromise & the Compromise of 1850 • Known as the “Great Compromiser” • Was the other outspoken “War Hawk”

29. Jefferson Davis • Was representative & senator from Mississippi in Congress • Served as Secretary of War in the 1850’s • Was a strong supporter of states’ rights • Was the only president of the Confederate States of America

30. Ulysses S. Grant • Graduated from West Point & served in the Mexican War • Won the Battle of Vicksburg in 1863 • Commanded the Union Army that defeated the Southern Army in 1865 • Served as President of the U.S. from 1869-1877 (after the Civil War)

31. Robert E. Lee • Graduated from West Point & served in the Mexican War • In the Civil War I turned down command of the U.S. Army to serve Virginia • Served as commander of the Confederate Army in Virginia during the Civil War • Served as President of Washington & Lee University after the Civil War

32. Thomas ‘Stonewall’ Jackson • Was a Confederategeneral during the American Civil War, and one of the best-known Confederate commanders after General Robert E. Lee. • His unmoving, unbending behavior at the Battle of Bull Run gave him his nickname.

33. Elizabeth C. Stanton • Spent all my life seeking equal rights for women • Married Henry Stanton & was the mother of seven children • Helped organize the Seneca Falls Women’s Rights Convention • Led the adoption of the Declaration of Sentiments for women in 1848 • Was friends to Lucretia Mott

34. Harriett Beecher Stowe • My brother, Henry Beecher & I were abolitionists opposed to slavery • Married Calvin Stowe in 1836 & had seven children • In 1862 Abraham Lincoln called me “the little lady who made this big war” • Wrote the anti-slavery novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin in 1852

35. Susan B. Anthony • She was a prominent Americancivil rights leader who played a pivotal role in the 19th century women's rights movement. • She was co-founder of the first Women's Temperance Movement with Elizabeth Cady Stanton as President.

36. Mercy Otis Warren • One of the most important female participants in the American Revolution. • With the support of John Adams, began to publish her works in Massachusetts newspapers. • In her writings, she attacked royal authority and urged colonists to resist British infringements on colonial rights and liberties.

37. Abigail Adams • She is remembered for the many letters she wrote to her husband during the Continental Congresses. • One of her most famous writings is entitled, ‘Remember the Ladies’.

38. James Armistead • An African American slave, Armistead was owned by William Armistead in Virginia during the American Revolution. • With the consent of his master, was the first African American double spy. • The intelligence reports from his espionage were instrumental in helping to defeat the British during the Battle of Yorktown.

39. Bernardo de Galvez • Was a Spanish military leader and the general of Spanish forces in New Spain during the American Revolution. • He aided the Thirteen Colonies in their quest for independence. • Galveston, Texas and several other places are named for him.

40. William Carney • African American soldier during the American Civil War who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Fort Wagner

41. Philip Bazaar • Navy seaman who was awarded the United States' highest military decoration for valor in combat — the Medal of Honor

42. Frederick Douglas • Was born a slave in Maryland • Escaped slavery & became a spokesman for the abolition of slavery • After the Civil War I served as mayor of Washington, D.C. • Wrote my autobiography to describe the evils & horrors of slavery • Was the author of the newspaper – “North Star”

43. Hiram Rhodes Revels • Was the first African American to serve in the United States Senate (1870). This was during the Reconstruction years. • As of 2011, he is one of only six African Americans ever to have served in the United States Senate.

44. Crispus Attucks • Free black man living in Boston in 1770. • First person shot to death by British redcoats during the Boston Massacre, in Boston, Massachusetts.

45. Wentworth Cheswell • Was an African-American teacher, American Revolutionary War veteran. • He rode North as Paul Revere rode West, where the British eventually went, causing his accomplishments in the midnight ride to be unknown by most.

46. Haym Salomon • a Spanish and Portuguese Jew who became a prime financier of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War against Great Britain. • During the battle of Yorktown, General Washington & Congress were out of money. Washington got the money from him.