5th Grade - Social Studies (The Statue of Liberty/Symbols of a Great Nation)

What does Lady Liberty hold in each hand?

A torch A tablet of law with July 4, 1776 written in Roman numerals

What do the 7 points in Lady Liberty's crown represent?

The 7 continents

Who encouraged Americans to contribute $$ to build the PEDESTAL that Lady Liberty stands upon?

The American newspaper publisher, Joseph Pulitzer

Why did France give us the Statue of Liberty?

To commemorate friendship between the USA and France dating back to the American Revolution.

"Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free..." was written by whom?

These beautiful words were written by the poet, Emma Lazarus

Three famous French citizens began the campaign to raise funds and build the statue. Who were they?

Ferdinand de Lesseps (who also built the Suez Canal) Gustave Eiffel (who built the Eiffel Tower) Frederic Auguste Bartholdi (whose visit to New York City inspired him to build a monument hinoring this great city)

Which European nation gave us the Statue of Liberty?

France

Where was the Statue of Liberty originally constructed?

In France before it was then taken apart and shipped to the USA

What does the Statue of Liberty symbolize?

It was a symbol of "welcome" for the immigrants coming to America and a symbol of "freedom" to everyone in the world.

When was the Statue of Liberty originally intended to be given to the USA?

July 4, 1876 To celebrate our 100th anniversary of freedom.

When and where was the Statue of Liberty actually/finally unveiled?

New York City October 28, 1886