16 th president president that helped free african american slaves wanted equality for all people
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Contributions of Famous Americans
Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln contributions
16th President
President that helped free African American slaves
Wanted equality for ALL people
Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks contributions
African American woman who would not give up her seat on the front of the bus, which was required by law
Brought changes in laws and worked for ALL to have equal rights!
Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. Contributions
African American Minister
Led marches to bring changes in laws peacefully
Worked for equal rights for ALL people
“I have a dream” speech
Cesar Chavez
Cesar Chavez contribution
Mexican American
Worked to improve conditions for farm workers
Peaceful measures
Thurgood Marshall
Thurgood Marshall contributions
Lawyer
Defended people when not everyone had equal rights
First African American Justice of the Supreme court