Heroes in History 2nd Grade

Look at the graphic organizer. Then answer the question.

Which of the following best completes the graphic organizer to show how Bella Abzug and Gloria Steinem are similar?

• fought for women's rights.

• wanted less power for women.

• wrote books about women's rights.

• believed women were paid too much.

Rosa Parks inspired people to boycott buses. What does that mean?

• People stopped riding buses.

• People changed seats on buses.

• People rode buses without paying.

• People volunteered to drive buses.

Look at this picture. Choose the best answer to the question.

What is Martin Luther King, Jr. doing here to inspire people?

• Giving people money.

• Boycotting a product.

• Fighting with weapons.

• Using words peacefully.

Why was Hull House important?

• It was an interesting science laboratory.

• Immigrants could learn English and get help finding jobs.

• The U.S. president visited it and made it a historic landmark.

• People were forced to work there for long hours and low pay.

What conclusion can you draw about the interest Jane Addams showed for Chicago’s immigrants?

• Many immigrants were rich.

• Many immigrants were poor.

• Many immigrants had no children.

• Many immigrants spoke English very well.

Henri Dunant saw many wounded soldiers who needed help after a battle. What did he do to solve the problem?

• He moved the soldiers to the United States.

• He helped volunteers get supplies for the soldiers.

• He shut down the Red Cross because it was dangerous.

• He ended the war peacefully through protests and speeches.

Who invented the light bulb?

• Henri Dunant

• Albert Einstien

• Thomas Edison

• Billy Bob Lightbulb

Who can be a 'hero'?

• Very smart people only.

• Only people with super powers.

• Anybody can be a hero!

• Robot Mr. Childs is the only hero.

What can YOU do to be a hero?

• I can buy a million toys and keep them all to myself.

• I can win a bunch of games on Fortnite.

• I can use my strengths to help other people who need it.

• I can do 1,000 jumping jacks in 2 minutes.

What is 1 thing I can do TODAY to be a hero?