Character Traits of James Forten

Brave

• Forten was brave enough to go on a privateer and fight against a British vessel called the Active.
• He was also very brave when he went to be a prisoner.

Courageous

• James was courageous because he had to be taken away to be a prisoner and that takes a lot of courage.
• He also had to go on a privateer and fight a British vessel.

Helpful

• James Forten was helpful when he was on board a privateer and he carried the gunpowder from below deck to the main deck to shoot at the enemy ship.

Influential

• James is a very influential man because he made influenced African Americans to pursue their dreams.

HArd-Working

• James Forten was a hardworking man because he had to work hard to become the wealthy man he was.
• James also carried a lot of gunpowder up and down the deck and that is doing hard work.

Kind

• James Forten was kind because he wanted to go fight for his country on a privateer.
• He was also kind enough to still go to school for his mother even when his mother died.

Comparisons

• I am hard working when I help clean up the house.
• I am kind when I help carry my friend's belongings.
• I am brave when I try a new food.
• I am influential when I stand up for myself.
• I am courageous when I tell the truth instead of lying.
• I am helpful when I help cook dinner.

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