Statue of Liberty

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What did the gift of the statue celebrate?

100 years of freedom

The torch is a symbol of.....

A symbol of enlightenment.

Who was the sculptor of the Statue of Liberty?

Auguste Bartholdi

Could children travel alone? Why or Why not?

Children could travel alone before 1907. After 1907, children under 16 had to travel with a parent or would otherwise be sent back.

What does the tablet she holds represent?

Declaration of Independence

Why was transporting the Statue of Liberty complicated? What did they do?

Due to her size......They took her apart.

What did Ellis Island become?

Ellis Island became an immigration processing station.

Did Ellis Island close in 1924? If so what happened? Explain.

Ellis Island closed in 1924. After 1924, Ellis Island became a detention center for immigration

What country presented the Statue of Liberty?

France

Who did the Statue of Liberty greet on their arrival?

Immigrants

Why was the Statue of Liberty a gift?

It was a thank you gift to represent and commemorate the two nation's friendship and celebrate freedom.

What is her official name?

Liberty Enlightening the World

Where is the Statue of Liberty located?

New York Harbor or Ellis Island

What date was the Statue of Liberty dedicated?

October 28, 1886.

What war did America fight to gain independence?

The American Revolution

What did the Immigration Act of 1891 forbid?

The Immigration Act of 1891 forbade anyone with a contagious disease from entering America.

Upon arrival to Ellis Island, what were passengers subjected to?

To officers shouting and motioning them to enter Ellis Island for inspection of diseases.

What do the broken shackles at her feet signify?

To represent the escape from tyranny

Why were women many times detained at Ellis Island?

Women were not allowed to enter America alone until after World War II. As a result, they were detained until families were found.

What do the seven spikes on her crown represent?

seven oceans or seven continents


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