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 American Leaders V A Social Studies SOL 1.2 Study Guide Abraham Lincoln 16 th  president of the Unit ed States of America Born in a log cain in !entuc"y.  # aught himself to read. $is nic"name %as &$onest Ae'.  $elped free the sla(es. )resident during the *i(il +ar. $is face is on a penny. George Washington Carver $is nic"names %ere &)eanut ,an' and &)lant -octor'. -e(eloped lots of uses for peanuts s%eet potatoes and soyeans. $e %as a scientist and teacher.  $e taught farmers ho% to use the soil for crops. Benjamin Franklin )r o(ed that electricity %as in lightning through his "ite e/periment. Started the 0rst lirary and (olunteer 0re department in America.  George Washington ,y nic"name is &ather of our *ountry'. 1 st  president of the United States of America. Led the soldiers to attle during the e(olutionary +ar. $is face is on a dollar ill and 3uarter . 

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American Leaders

American Leaders

VA Social Studies SOL 1.2 Study Guide

Abraham Lincoln

16th president of the United States of America

Born in a log cabin in Kentucky. Taught himself to read.

His nickname was Honest Abe. Helped free the slaves.

President during the Civil War.

His face is on a penny.

George Washington Carver

His nicknames were Peanut Man and Plant Doctor.

Developed lots of uses for peanuts, sweet potatoes, and soybeans.

He was a scientist and teacher. He taught farmers how to use the soil for crops.

Benjamin Franklin

Proved that electricity was in lightning through his kite experiment.

Started the first library and volunteer fire department in America.

George Washington My nickname is Father of our Country.

1st president of the United States of America.

Led the soldiers to battle during the Revolutionary War.

His face is on a dollar bill and quarter.