People Who Shaped Our Communities

Identify individuals, including Pierre-Charles L'Enfant, Benjamin Banneker, and Benjamin Franklin, who have helped to shape communities.

Part of The student understands how individuals, events, and ideas have influenced the history of various communities

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People Who Shape Communities

Today you will learn to name people who helped build and shape communities. A community is a place where people live, work, and play together. Your town in Texas is a community. Long ago, people made plans and ideas that helped communities grow, and some are still remembered today.

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