James Madison Jr. served as the fourth president of the United States of America from 1809 to 1817. In addition to this accomplishment, he was also an expansionist, Founding Father, philosopher, diplomat, and statesman. The Constitution of the United States and the United States Bill of Rights were led through by Madison and is the core reason behind him being called the "Father of the Constitution." In addition to serving as America's fifth Secretary of State, he was a co-founder of the Democratic-Republican Party and co-writer for The Federalist Papers. Madison was born into a wealthy and popular Virginia-based planter family- his mother, Nelly Conway Madison, and father, a tobacco planter, James Madison Sr. He was the oldest of 12 children (eight boys and four girls), sadly only six living through to adulthood. James served on the Virginia House of Delegates and the Continental Congress while the American Revolutionary War was ongoing. He played a critical role in the … [Read more...]
Our All About Thomas Jefferson Lapbook
Thomas Jefferson is the third president of the United States of America. Aside from being a politician, Jefferson was a lawyer, musician, architect, diplomat, and founding father of America. He served as president from 1801 to 1809 after serving as America's second vice president from 1979 to 1801. In addition, he served as America's first secretary of state under George Washington between the period 1790 to 1793. Thomas was born to parents Peter Jefferson, a planter and surveyor, and mother Jane Randolph in Shadwell Plantation in Virginia. He is said to be of English and Welsh descent, and after losing his father at the tender age of 14, he lived with his guardian until he was able to take charge of the land his father had willed out for him. He played a critical role in building the United States of America we know today as he was a key member in writing the Declaration of Independence. Jefferson was a man of democracy who believed in individual rights and motivating his … [Read more...]
Our All About John Adams Lapbook
John Adams was the second president of the United States of America and the country's first vice president. He was born to parents John Adams Sr.and Susanna Boylston on the family farm in Braintree, Massachusetts. His mother was from a prominent medical family, while his dad was a Congregational Church deacon, a farmer, a lieutenant in the militia, and a cordwainer. Adams ' dad's works and service made him always praise his father for their close relationship and everything that he taught him to live a stable life. His line is originally from England as his great-grand-grandfather immigrated from Essex, England, to Massachusetts. Life for Adams was pretty average like many others, but he came through by working hard as he worked his way to becoming a lawyer, statesman, founding father, and writer. He worked pretty hard and initially became the second president of the United States of America from 1979 to 1801. But, before he became the president, he was the leader of the … [Read more...]
Our All About George Washington Lapbook
George Washington is considered the founding father of the United States of America, where he served as the country's first president from 1789 to 1797. He is one of the country's most decorated presidents as he was a political leader, an army general, and a statesman. Washington played a critical role in the developing stages of the country and worked diligently to gain the favor of many people in his reach. George was born into a wealthy family who was focused on the cultivation of tobacco. His distant generation, his great-grandfather, move to the United States from Northamptonshire, England, and worked his way to owning over 5,000 acres of land. This portion of land also included the famous Little Hunting Creek on the Potomac River. George Washington birthday George Washington's birthday is celebrated on February 22 (born in 1732), and he was the first of six children for his parents Augustine and Mary Ball Washington. He was born at Popes Creek in Westmoreland … [Read more...]
What You (Probably) Didn’t Know About Malala Yousafzai
Malala Yousafzai is a world-famous activist, author, and inspirational speaker. She's the youngest person to win the Nobel Peace Prize and has been nominated for her work in promoting girls' education around the world. Malala is from Pakistan but was shot by Taliban forces when she was 15 years old. In this blog post, we will discuss what you (probably) didn't know about Malala! What You (Probably) Didn't Know About Malala Yousafzai What a paragon of determination, and perseverance this woman is! Malala was born on July 12th, 1997 in Mingora, Pakistan.Malala is the youngest person to ever win the Nobel Peace Prize. She was in class when she found out that she was nominated and only 17.She has written two books: "I Am Malala" and "We Are Displaced."Malala became one of the most prominent advocates for girls' education in the world.Malala was shot by Taliban forces on October 09, 2012, for refusing to discontinue her activism and denounce girls' rights. She survived … [Read more...]
Why Women in History Don’t Get a Lot of Attention
Women are often overlooked when it comes to history. We know about famous men, but not many people know about the women who were just as important - if not more so! The truth is that there have been plenty of iconic historical figures who happened to be female. This blog post will discuss why famous women in history don't get a lot of attention, and what you can do to change it. Throughout the years, there have been plenty of historical figures who were female - but they often go unrecognized because people are more focused on male icons. This is largely due to the false belief that "women's accomplishments are not as significant" and that "women's contributions are less important." As a result, many of the women who have made major impacts on history often go unmentioned. Why Women in History Don't Get a Lot of Attention Women were supposed to stay home and take care of the kids. That meant their education was usually geared towards domestic duties. They weren't allowed … [Read more...]
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