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Have you ever heard of Harriet Tubman, Abraham Lincoln, or Gandhi? They are all brave people who made a big difference in the world. Let’s learn about some amazing people from history who stood up for what was right!
William Wilberforce saw something very wrong happening in the world. People from Africa were being taken as slaves, and he knew he had to help stop it. He talked to everyone about how terrible the slave ships were. Finally, in 1807, the leaders of Great Britain agreed to end the slave trade.
Harriet Tubman believed in the power to change the world. She didn’t like being told what to do because of her skin color. In 1849, she escaped to freedom and helped others do the same. Her secret path was called the Underground Railroad.
Abraham Lincoln believed in doing what was right. He saw many people working as slaves in America. When he became president, he signed a paper in 1863 that said all slaves would be free. Even though some people were upset, he knew it was the right thing to do.
Susan B. Anthony wanted girls to have the same rights as boys, like voting. She tried to vote once and got arrested. She spent her life fighting for equal rights, and in 1920, women in America finally got the right to vote.
Gandhi believed in peaceful solutions. When Great Britain tried to tax salt, he didn’t fight. Instead, in 1930, he walked 241 miles to make his own salt. His peaceful protest showed many people that India should be its own country.
Rosa Parks wanted to make the world a better place. In 1955, she refused to give up her bus seat to a man with lighter skin and went to jail. Many people stopped riding the bus, and after 381 days, the rules were changed.
Martin Luther King Jr. believed in doing what is right. He dreamed of a world where people were judged by their character, not their skin color. In 1964, American leaders agreed with him, and changes were made.
Malala Yousafzai loved learning and believed every child should go to school. In Pakistan, some people said girls shouldn’t learn, but Malala stood up for education. In 2014, she became the youngest person to win the Nobel Peace Prize.
These heroes showed courage and made the world a better place. What kind of hero will you be? Maybe you’ll stand up for something you believe in, just like Harriet Tubman or Malala Yousafzai. Remember, you can make a difference too!
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Create Your Hero Story: Imagine you are a hero like Harriet Tubman or Malala Yousafzai. What is something you would like to change in the world? Draw a picture of yourself as this hero and write a short story about how you would make a difference. Share your story with your classmates or family.
Hero Scavenger Hunt: With the help of a grown-up, find objects around your home or classroom that remind you of the heroes you learned about. For example, a small salt shaker could remind you of Gandhi’s Salt March. Share what each object represents and why you chose it.
Role-Playing Activity: In small groups, choose one of the heroes from the lesson and act out a scene from their life. You can pretend to be Harriet Tubman helping people escape on the Underground Railroad or Rosa Parks standing up for her rights on the bus. Think about how these actions made a difference and discuss with your group how you felt playing these roles.
Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript:
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What do Harriet Tubman, Abraham Lincoln, and Gandhi have in common? They’re all courageous individuals who changed the world. That’s the title of this book story right here. It’s all about impressive people from history. Check it out!
**Courageous People Who Changed the World**
**William Wilberforce**
It is inconceivable that we could be bored in a world with so much wrong to tackle. Little William saw people from Africa being taken as slaves. He knew he had to do something. William told everyone who would listen how bad the slave ships were. In 1807, the leaders of Great Britain finally agreed that the slave trade should end.
**Harriet Tubman**
“You have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to change the world.” Little Harriet did not like being told what to do, but because of her skin color, that was often the case. In 1849, Harriet ran north to freedom and helped others escape too. People called her secret path the Underground Railroad.
**Abraham Lincoln**
“Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm.” Little Abe saw many people working as slaves in America. He became president, and in 1863 he signed a paper that declared all the slaves would be free. Many people were angry, but Abe knew it was the right thing to do.
**Susan B. Anthony**
“Failure is impossible.” Little Susan wanted to vote for her leaders like the boys could, but that was illegal for girls. Susan tried to vote once but got arrested. She spent her whole life advocating for equal treatment. Finally, in 1920, women in America gained the right to vote.
**Mahatma Gandhi**
“You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” Little Gandhi preferred to resolve issues peacefully. When Great Britain tried to impose a salt tax, Gandhi didn’t fight. Instead, in 1930, he walked 241 miles to the coast to get his own salt. His peaceful march helped thousands realize that India should be its own country and that you don’t have to fight to make a difference.
**Rosa Parks**
“I believe we are here on the planet Earth to live, grow up, and do what we can to make this world a better place.” Little Rosa noticed that children with lighter skin got to ride the bus to school while those with darker skin had to walk to an older building. In 1955, a bus driver told Rosa to give her seat to a man with lighter skin. She refused and went to jail. Many people stopped riding the bus, and after 381 days, the leaders decided to change the rules.
**Martin Luther King Jr.**
“The time is always right to do what is right.” Little Martin went shoe shopping with his dad, and the owner said they only served people with darker skin in the back. They left the store. One day, Martin gave a speech about how we should treat each other. He said he had a dream that everyone would be judged by their character, not by the color of their skin. In 1964, American leaders finally agreed that Martin was right.
**Malala Yousafzai**
“One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world.” Little Malala loved to learn, but in Pakistan, some people said girls shouldn’t go to school. Brave Malala didn’t back down; she insisted that every child should have the right to education. In 2014, at the age of 17, Malala became the youngest person to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.
These heroes stood up to make a difference in the world. What kind of hero will you be? I’m really inspired by everyone in this story, especially Harriet Tubman. I feel inspired to change the world. Maybe I’ll advocate for rights for women. I want to make a difference in the world. How about you?
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This version maintains the essence of the original transcript while removing any inappropriate or unclear language.
