Social Studies: Famous Americans Washington and Lincoln Worksheet

Question 1

George Washington was the first president of the United States. Write the word first to tell what kind of president he was.

Accepted Answer

George Washington was the first president of the United States.

Question 2

Abraham Lincoln was a president of the United States. Write his last name: Lincoln.

Accepted Answer

His last name was Lincoln.

Question 3

Circle the picture that shows George Washington.

Accepted Answer

The correct picture is George Washington.

Question 4

Circle the picture that shows Abraham Lincoln.

Accepted Answer

The correct picture is Abraham Lincoln.

Question 5

George Washington helped lead the country when it was new. Draw a star next to his name: George Washington.

Accepted Answer

A star should be drawn next to the name George Washington.

Question 6

Abraham Lincoln helped keep the United States together. Draw a heart next to his name: Abraham Lincoln.

Accepted Answer

A heart should be drawn next to the name Abraham Lincoln.

Question 7

Write W if the fact is about Washington. Write L if the fact is about Lincoln: He was the first president.

Accepted Answer

The answer is W because George Washington was the first president.

Question 8

Write W if the fact is about Washington. Write L if the fact is about Lincoln: He wore a tall black hat in many pictures.

Accepted Answer

The answer is L because Abraham Lincoln is often shown wearing a tall black hat.

Question 9

Draw a line from George Washington to the words first president.

Accepted Answer

George Washington should be matched with the words first president.

Question 10

Draw a line from Abraham Lincoln to the words tall hat.

Accepted Answer

Abraham Lincoln should be matched with the words tall hat.

Question 11

Both George Washington and Abraham Lincoln were presidents. Write yes if this sentence is true.

Accepted Answer

Yes, both George Washington and Abraham Lincoln were presidents.

Question 12

Which famous American came first in history, George Washington or Abraham Lincoln? Write George Washington.

Accepted Answer

George Washington came first in history.

Question 13

Finish the sentence: George Washington was a leader. Abraham Lincoln was a leader. They were both _____.

Accepted Answer

They were both leaders.

Question 14

Look at the coins. George Washington is on the quarter, and Abraham Lincoln is on the penny. Write W for the quarter and L for the penny.

Accepted Answer

The quarter should be marked W for Washington, and the penny should be marked L for Lincoln.

Question 15

Draw one thing that helps you remember Abraham Lincoln, such as a tall hat or a beard.

Accepted Answer

A correct drawing could show a tall hat, a beard, or another familiar symbol of Abraham Lincoln.

Social Studies: Famous Americans Washington and Lincoln