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george washington

Task

Each of these 7 great historical figures have made important contributions to shape our country:

  1. George Washington
  2. Harriet Tubman
  3. Sacagawea Squanto
  4. Abraham Lincoln
  5. Cesar Chavez
  6. Martin Luther King Jr.
  7. Rosa Parks
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You will work in groups of 3 investigating the following information about your historical person- Note: it is important to answer all of these questions for your Evaluation (see Rubric on Evaluation tab)
  1. When and where was he or she born?
  2. Where did he or she first live?
  3. How did he or she live? (be specific with examples on what kind of lifestyle)
  4. What did he or she do to shape or change our nation?
  5. Was he or she courageous?
  6. Why do you think he or she is a great historical figure?
  7. What interesting information can you find out about this person that may surprise someone else?
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