Historical Figure Paper Doll and Writing Assignment
Choose one of the following people from our history. Write a first person essay about his/her
life. This needs to include factual information from that time. Use the information we have been
covering in class, as well as additional research. Part of this will be fiction, use your imagination
to create this person, however, it must be realistic for this time in history.
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George Washington
Paul Revere
Patrick Henry
An average minuteman
Sacagawea
Daniel Boone
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John Adams
Samuel Adams
Thomas Paine
Meriweather Lewis
John Sutter
James Madison
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Abigal Adams
Benjamin Franklin
Deborah Sampson
A forty-niner
An average pioneer man
or woman
Use the following outline for your essay. Each section needs to be at least one well-written
paragraph of 5 sentences.
1. Introduction
a. Describe yourself: looks, personality, age
b. Tell about your family: parents, spouse, children
2. Daily Life
a. Describe a typical day for you, from the time you rise until going to bed.
b. Are any days during the week any different?
c. Describe your home.
3. Historical Importance
a. Why were you important our history?
b. If you lived during the Colonial period, what did you do in the time
leading up to the war or in the war?
If not, what important historical events happened during your life?
4. Conclusion
a. Summarize your life in America during the time you lived.
Final copy must be:
 Typed
 Double spaced
 Plain font
 Size 12
 Black ink
Decorate your “paper doll” to look like your American character. You need to cut out costumes
and glue them one. You may use the books in class or the internet to get ideas. They must be
created by you, do not print something out and glue it on, or use ready-made doll clothes. You
may make them out of paper or fabric. They need to be historically accurate in style and color.
Essay and doll are due _______.