There's a bunch of people we learned about in APUSH, but technically we're only expected to know 16 Key Figures really well. Flashcards linked to the note! Technically, too ask a question about any other figure than these, they're supposed to provide some sort of context on who they are.

• Benjamin Franklin

  • One of the Founding Fathers

  • scientist, inventor, author, printer, and diplomat.

  • known for contributions to the development of electricity and the lightning rod, as well as his diplomatic work in Europe during the American Revolution.

• Thomas Paine

  • An English-American political activist and philosopher who wrote several influential pamphlets in the late 18th century, including "Common Sense" and "The Rights of Man".

  • He was a major figure in the American and French Revolutions and his work helped to inspire both.

• George Washington

  • The first President of the United States and a key military commander during the American Revolution.

  • called the "Father of His Country"

  • known for his leadership and statesmanship.

• John Adams

  • The second President of the United States and one of the Founding Fathers.

  • He played a key role in the American Revolution and was instrumental in drafting the Declaration of Independence.

• Thomas Jefferson

  • The third President of the United States and another Founding Father.

  • He is perhaps best known for his role in drafting the Declaration of Independence, but he also contributed significantly to the development of American democracy and was a major advocate for individual rights.

• James Madison

  • The fourth President of the United States and one of the authors of the US Constitution.

  • He played a key role in shaping the early American government and was a strong proponent of individual rights and religious freedom.

• Alexander Hamilton

  • An American statesman and Founding Father who was a key figure in the development of the US financial system.

  • He served as the first Secretary of the Treasury and played a major role in shaping early American economic policy.

• Andrew Jackson

  • The seventh President of the United States and a controversial figure in American history.

  • He is known for his role in the Indian Removal Act, which forcibly relocated Native Americans from their ancestral lands, and for his opposition to the national bank.

• Henry Clay

  • An American statesman and orator who served in both the House of Representatives and the Senate.

  • He played a key role in the development of American economic policy, particularly with regard to tariffs and internal improvements.

• Abraham Lincoln

  • The 16th President of the United States and one of the most important figures in American history.

  • He is known for his leadership during the Civil War and for his efforts to end slavery in the United States.

• Jane Addams

  • An American social reformer and activist who co-founded Hull House, a settlement house in Chicago that provided services to the poor and immigrants.

  • She was a leading advocate for peace and women's rights.

• Woodrow Wilson

  • The 28th President of the United States and a key figure in the early 20th century.

    • He is known for his leadership during World War I and for his efforts to establish the League of Nations.

• Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR)

  • The 32nd President of the United States and a central figure in American history.

  • He is known for his leadership during the Great Depression and World War II, and for his development of the New Deal

    • new deal is a series of policies aimed at promoting economic recovery and reform.

• Lyndon B. Johnson

  • The 36th President of the United States and a key figure in the civil rights movement.

  • He is known for his efforts to pass major social welfare legislation, including the Civil Rights Act and the Voting Rights Act.

• Martin Luther King Jr.

  • An American Baptist minister and civil rights leader who played a central role in the African American civil rights movement.

  • He is known for his advocacy of nonviolent resistance and his famous "I Have a Dream" speech, which he delivered during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in 1963.

• Ronald Reagan

  • The 40th President of the United States and a leading figure in the conservative movement. He is known for his efforts to promote free-market capitalism and his tough stance against the Soviet Union during the Cold War.

  • He is also credited with helping to restore American confidence and pride following a period of economic and political turmoil.