STAAR People Part 2

He invented the mechanical reaper to make wheat harvesting easier/less challenging.

Commanding general of the Confederate Army

He sought to make public education for all, rich or poor.

Founder of the US Navy, stated "I have not yet begun to fight!".

He invented the steel plow to help break up tough soil

Founder of Democratic-Republican Party, 3rd US President, authorized LA Purchase & Embargo Act

Father of the Constitution, Jefferson's Secretary of State, 4th President

5th President, "Era of Good Feelings", discouraged European colonization of North America

She wrote Uncle Tom's Cabin, opening people's eyes to the reality/horror of slavery.

Quaker who founded PA as a religiously-tolerant and slave-free colony

Commander of Continental Army, 1st President, Father of Our Country, famous for his warnings

Women's Rights leader who organized Seneca Falls Convention & wrote Declaration of Sentiments

Founded Republican Party, 16th President, wrote Emancipation Proclamation & Gettysburg Address

During Reconstruction, he was the first African-American elected to the US Senate

English philosopher who believed in natural rights (life, liberty, and property)

Transcendentalist who supported civil disobedience as a way to passively resist unjust laws.

Supreme Court Chief Justice who served for 34 years, helping to define powers of Supreme Court

President who authorized the Indian Removal Act & ignored the Worcester v. GA decision.

Anti-Federalist who authored the VA Declaration of Rights and argued for a US Bill of Rights

Patriot woman writer, who supported independence and made fun of the British.

Author of Common Sense and The Crisis, supported the Patriot cause