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Easy

Historical Figures

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Sort the Words

Sort each word or number into the correct category box.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. George Washington was the first  

2. Abraham Lincoln helped end  

3. Martin Luther King Jr. gave a famous speech called I Have a  

4. Rosa Parks would not give up her  

5. Ruby Bridges was the first Black child at her new  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. George Washington was the first president of the United States.

T F

2. Abraham Lincoln was a civil rights leader, not a president.

T F

3. Martin Luther King Jr. worked for fair rights for all people.

T F

4. Ruby Bridges was a grown woman when she went to her new school.

T F

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Easy

Historical Figures

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Sort the Words

Sort each word or number into the correct category box.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. Thomas Jefferson wrote the  

2. Benjamin Franklin flew a  

3. A founding father is someone who helped start our  

4. Thomas Jefferson became the  

5. Benjamin Franklin was a founding father and an  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence.

T F

2. Benjamin Franklin was only a president and did no inventing.

T F

3. George Washington helped start the United States of America.

T F

4. Thomas Jefferson never became a president.

T F

Historical Figures

Easy

Historical Figures

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Sort the Words

Sort each word or number into the correct category box.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. Thomas Edison invented the electric light  

2. The Wright Brothers built the first flying  

3. Martin Luther King Jr. led a movement for civil  

4. Rosa Parks would not give up her bus  

5. Alexander Graham Bell invented the  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. Benjamin Franklin invented the lightning rod.

T F

2. Cesar Chavez invented the airplane.

T F

3. Susan B. Anthony led a movement for women to vote.

T F

4. Thomas Edison led the civil rights movement.

T F

Historical Figures

Easy

Historical Figures

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Sort the Words

Sort each word or number into the correct category box.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. George Washington was the first  

2. Abraham Lincoln helped end  

3. Ruby Bridges was the first Black child at her new  

4. Helen Keller could not see or  

5. Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. Martin Luther King Jr. lived in the 1900s.

T F

2. Benjamin Franklin lived more recently than Rosa Parks.

T F

3. Abraham Lincoln was president during the 1800s.

T F

4. Ruby Bridges lived a long time ago in the 1700s.

T F

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Medium

Historical Figures

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. Harriet Tubman helped people escape on the Underground  

2. Susan B. Anthony worked so that women could  

3. Helen Keller could not see or  

4. George Washington was the  

5. Cesar Chavez helped farm  

6. Abraham Lincoln was our  

7. Benjamin Franklin used a  

8. Rosa Parks would not leave her seat on a  

9. Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

George Washington

→

First U.S. president

Benjamin Franklin

→

Flew a kite in a storm

Harriet Tubman

→

Led the Underground Railroad

Susan B. Anthony

→

Fought for women to vote

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Medium

Historical Figures

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. Martin Luther King Jr. shared his I Have a  

2. Rosa Parks stayed in her  

3. Ruby Bridges was the first Black  

4. Harriet Tubman led people to  

5. Martin Luther King Jr. led peaceful  

6. Rosa Parks is sometimes called the mother of the civil rights  

7. Ruby Bridges was only  

8. Harriet Tubman was once  

9. Civil rights leaders wanted every person to be  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

Martin Luther King Jr.

→

Gave the I Have a Dream speech

Rosa Parks

→

Kept her seat on a bus

Ruby Bridges

→

First Black child at her school

Harriet Tubman

→

Led the Underground Railroad

Historical Figures

Medium

Historical Figures

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. Susan B. Anthony fought for women to have the right to  

2. Harriet Tubman helped enslaved people escape using the Underground  

3. Rosa Parks refused to give up her  

4. Helen Keller could not see or hear, but she learned to  

5. Harriet Tubman led more than 70 people to  

6. Susan B. Anthony was arrested for trying to  

7. Rosa Parks is often called the mother of the civil rights  

8. Helen Keller's famous teacher was Anne  

9. These four brave  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

Susan B. Anthony

→

Underground Railroad guide

Harriet Tubman

→

Voting rights leader

Rosa Parks

→

Deaf-blind advocate

Helen Keller

→

Bus seat protester

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Medium

Historical Figures

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. Presidents Day honors George Washington and Abraham  

2. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is held every  

3. Columbus Day honors the explorer Christopher  

4. Independence Day celebrates when America became  

5. Independence Day is celebrated on the Fourth of  

6. George Washington was the  

7. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous 'I Have a  

8. Thomas Jefferson helped write the Declaration of  

9. A  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

Presidents Day

→

Founding Fathers and freedom

MLK Day

→

Washington and Lincoln

Columbus Day

→

Explorer who reached Americas

Independence Day

→

Civil rights leader

Historical Figures

Hard

Historical Figures

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. Who was the first U.S. president?

2. Who helped women get the right to vote?

3. Who learned to read and speak even though she was deaf and blind?

4. Who led peaceful protests to help farm workers?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. Helen Keller's famous teacher was Anne  

2. Susan B. Anthony worked hard so women could  

3. Cesar Chavez helped farm  

4. Abraham Lincoln was our  

5. Thomas Jefferson was the  

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Hard

Historical Figures

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. Who said I Have a Dream in a famous speech?

2. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

3. Who said Yes we can or Si se puede to help farm workers?

4. Which president is best known for ending slavery?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. Martin Luther King Jr.'s most famous speech was I Have a  

2. Thomas Jefferson's big paper was the Declaration of  

3. Benjamin Franklin showed that lightning is a form of  

4. Abraham Lincoln is most known for ending  

5. Rosa Parks's brave action happened on a city  

Historical Figures

Hard

Historical Figures

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. Because Rosa Parks kept her bus seat, what happened next?

2. Because Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, what changed?

3. Because the Wright Brothers flew their airplane, what became possible?

4. Because Susan B. Anthony worked so hard, what finally happened in 1920?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. When Ruby Bridges went to school, she helped end school  

2. Because Thomas Edison invented the light bulb, homes could stay  

3. Because George Washington led the army, America won its  

4. Harriet Tubman's trips led many people to  

5. Martin Luther King Jr.'s speeches inspired people to work for  

Historical Figures

Hard

Historical Figures

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. Martin Luther King Jr. said 'I have a dream.' What result did his work help bring?

2. Patrick Henry said 'Give me liberty, or give me death.' What did his words help inspire?

3. Abraham Lincoln said 'a government of the people, by the people, for the people.' What did his leadership lead to?

4. Cesar Chavez said 'Si, se puede' (Yes, we can). What result did his work bring?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. Benjamin Franklin's experiments with lightning led to the invention of the lightning  

2. Rosa Parks' quiet 'no' on the bus led to a year-long bus  

3. Thomas Jefferson's writing helped America declare its  

4. Helen Keller's story taught people that those with disabilities can still  

5. Because of brave leaders, America became more fair and  

Historical Figures

What's Included in This Download

What You'll Learn

These historical figures worksheets help grade 2 students develop essential social studies skills through engaging activities.

How to Use These Worksheets

1. Download & Print: Click the download button to get the PDF. Print on standard 8.5" x 11" paper.
2. Start Simple: Begin with easier pages before moving to more challenging activities.
3. Daily Practice: Dedicate 10-15 minutes each day for consistent learning.
4. Use Manipulatives: Pair worksheets with physical objects like blocks or counters.
5. Provide Encouragement: Celebrate progress and effort to build confidence.
6. Check Progress: Use the included answer key to review work together.

Common Mistakes to Watch For

• Mixing up George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Washington was the first president long ago. Lincoln came later and helped end slavery during the Civil War.
• Thinking Martin Luther King Jr. was a president. He was a civil rights leader who gave speeches about fairness and is famous for his I Have a Dream speech.
• Confusing Rosa Parks with Ruby Bridges. Rosa Parks kept her bus seat as a grown woman. Ruby Bridges was a brave little girl who went to a new school.

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