INFLUENTIAL PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

1. INFLUENTIAL PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA By Ms. Peterson

2. George Washington Washington was our first president. Considered the Father of our country. Helped put the basic principles into practice for the United States

3. George Washington Washington led the fight for freedom from England during the American Revolution. Washington was a brave leader of soldiers. Washington was born in Virginia! Washington was a farmer. His face is on the $1 bill!

4. Thomas Jefferson • Jefferson was born in Virginia! • Jefferson was the third president of the United States. • Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence which said that people have certain rights. • Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. • His face is on the nickel.

5. Abraham Lincoln Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States Lincoln was born in a log cabin Lincoln was known as “Honest Abe” Lincoln taught himself to read. Lincoln helped free the African-American slaves

6. Who was the first president of the United States? Which president freed the African-American slaves? Which president wrote the Declaration of Independence?