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Jan 1, 1561
Christopher Newport
He was important because on a trip in 1590 Christopher Newport helped attack a Spanish treasure ship.
Character traits: brave, strong, neat, proud.
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Pocahontas
Pocahontas saved John Smith's life because she begged her dad not to kill him.
Character traits: brave, loyal, playful, calm.
M. Hayner -
Thomas Jefferson
He helped write the Declaration of Independence and was the third president of the United States.
Character traits: hardworking, successful, leader, helpful, patriotic, intelligent.
L. Williams -
Betsy Ross
She sewed the first stars and stripes flag. George Washington asked her to sew it.
Character traits: responsible, proud, gentle, creative.
C. Harrell -
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln stopped slavery in the United States. He wrote the Emancipation Proclamation.
Character traits: helpful, resourceful, smart.
A. Pandt-Brown -
Susan B. Anthony
She wanted women to have the same right to vote.
Character traits: independent, courageous, brave, unselfish, serious.
T. Wynn -
Rosa Parks
She refused to get out of a seat for a white person. She thought the laws were wrong.
Character traits: brave, serious, calm, proud, caring, helpful, stubborn.
J. Staten
