Who is my favorite historical figure?

former

Meaning: Used to describe someone who had a job or position in the past.

Examples:

1. Abraham Lincoln was a former president.
2. She is the former manager of the company.

historical figure

Meaning: A famous person from history.

Examples:

1. Abraham Lincoln is a historical figure.
2. Martin Luther King Jr. is a well-known historical figure.

forefather

Meaning: A person who helped start something important in history.

Examples:

1. Lincoln was a forefather of civil rights.
2. The country’s forefathers wrote its first laws.

civil rights

Meaning: The rights to freedom and equal treatment for all people.

Examples:

1. Lincoln fought for civil rights.
2. The civil rights movement changed history.

do tell

Meaning: Please tell me; I want to know.

Examples:

1. Who is your favorite leader? Do tell!
2. That sounds interesting—do tell!

freed

Meaning: Made free; not a slave or prisoner anymore.

Examples:

1. Lincoln freed the slaves in the U.S.
2. The soldiers freed the captives.

slaves

Meaning: People forced to work without freedom.

Examples:

1. Lincoln helped free the slaves.
2. The slaves had no rights or freedom.