I chose Dorothea Dix because she was a big influence in prison systems and she was an avid helper to reforming prisons to better suit prisoners. She was the one that caused a difference and promoted mental facilities. She saw something that needed fixing and was determined to make a difference. Washington:
Washington was the first president of the United States. He was know as a peace maker and was not one for political parties or alliances with other nations. He even stated in his farewell address to avoid those two predicaments. He was a calm leader that was the first to take on the responsibility of caring for not just him, but an entire nation.
Jefferson:
Jefferson was the first to create a draft of the declaration of independence. His explanation was simple, he believed in natural rights, right that as human beings we are granted from birth. He was also a strong supporter of the common people and believed in a democracy. He was a farmer when he was younger then grew to be a well-known being.
Lincoln:
Lincoln was in presidency during the civil war. Though matters were already bad, he had to prevent them from getting worse. He was not one for slavery so he did what he could to support his America. It was his Gettysburg address that caused a dramatic change for America. Lincolns Gettysburg address gave the war a greater meaning by comparing it to the ideals of the American Revolution.
Hamilton:
Alexander Hamilton was a well brought up Federalist. Though he was not born rich, he was a very determined Federalist. He was on agreement with the rich and though that only the rich and well born should rule. He trusted the bank and wanted to run for president but was not from America. Hamilton, along with Jefferson, was the first to start up political parties.
Jackson:
Andrew Jackson was a general before he became president. He was the general that one the battle of New Orleans in 1812. He was the first common president. He grew up in a little cottage and didn’t get much of an education. It was in his teens that he decided to get educated in law to become a lawyer. He was a self-made man. As president Jackson did use all the power he had. He would veto bills and he was a very tough president. He did what he thought was right rather than what should be done. He used the spoil system and he was the president in charge of the Trail of Tears. But some good did come out of his presidency, “slaying” the bank was a smart move to make, but once again he did only choose to do so because he did not agree with the way the bank was run.
Garfield:
James Garfield was a general in the United States army before his presidency. He also served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. He was the second president to be assassinate and only served 6 months as president.
Franklin:
Franklin was involved with Jefferson and Adams in the creation of the declaration of independence. He was also a great influence in the creation of the constitution. His knowledge of harnessing electricity was an important discovery.
Susan B. Anthony:
She was a great contributor in the women rights reform. When Elizabeth Stanton left to care for her children, Anthony took over the women’s movement. She was a very persistence leader involved in the women rights, what she craved most though was the right to vote. She was once arrested because she had arrived one day to vote but was prohibited of her yearning to partake in an election. Unfortunately she did not live to get her chance to vote.
Sacajawea:
She was an avid helper in the Louis and Clark expedition. Though she was not heard of at the time, she is known as one of the many famous women of America presently. Without her, the Louis and Clark expedition would not have succeeded. The land we now call our home would not have been ours without her assistance.
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