This Grade 2 worksheet introduces famous Americans by sorting them into presidents and civil rights leaders. Students learn to tell George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Thomas Jefferson apart from leaders like Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, and Ruby Bridges. Simple fill-in-the-blank and true-or-false questions help children match one big fact to each person. It is a perfect first step for young learners just starting to meet American heroes.
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Historical Figures
Part A: Sort the Words
Sort each word or number into the correct category box.
George WashingtonMartin Luther King Jr.Abraham LincolnRosa ParksThomas JeffersonRuby Bridges
President
Civil Rights Leader
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. George Washington was the first president of the United States.
2. Abraham Lincoln helped end slavery in America.
3. Martin Luther King Jr. gave a famous speech called I Have a dream.
4. Rosa Parks would not give up her seat on a bus.
5. Ruby Bridges was the first Black child at her new school.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. George Washington was the first president of the United States.
True False
2. Abraham Lincoln was a civil rights leader, not a president.
True False
3. Martin Luther King Jr. worked for fair rights for all people.
True False
4. Ruby Bridges was a grown woman when she went to her new school.
True False
Historical Figures
★ Part A: Sort the Words
Sort each word or number into the correct category box.
George WashingtonMartin Luther King Jr.Abraham LincolnRosa ParksThomas JeffersonRuby Bridges
President
Civil Rights Leader
★ Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1) George Washington was the first president of the United States.
2) Abraham Lincoln helped end slavery in America.
3) Martin Luther King Jr. gave a famous speech called I Have a dream.
4) Rosa Parks would not give up her seat on a bus.
5) Ruby Bridges was the first Black child at her new school.
★ Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1) George Washington was the first president of the United States.
True
False
2) Abraham Lincoln was a civil rights leader, not a president.
True
False
3) Martin Luther King Jr. worked for fair rights for all people.
True
False
4) Ruby Bridges was a grown woman when she went to her new school.
True
False
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