The Statue of Liberty
US presidents
Important dates
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What metal is the exterior of the Statue of Liberty made of?
It is made of copper.
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Who was the first president of the USA?
It was George Washington.
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From which country did the USA declare and win its independence?
It won its independence from England.
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What is the approximate weight of the Statue?
She weighs about 200 tons.
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Which US president was associated to the abolition of slavery?
It was Abraham Lincoln.
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What is the common French name given to the American Civil War?
In French, the American Civil War is called "la guerre de sécession".
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What does she hold in her hands? And what does she have under her left foot?
She holds a tablet and a burning torch and she has a broken chain under her left foot.
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On which famous monument can you see the sculpted faces of 4 US presidents?
They are on Mount Rushmore.
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When did the American Civil War start and end?
1775- 1783
1861-1865
1939-1945
It started in 1861 and ended in 1865.
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In what year was the Statue given to the USA?
- 1776
-1886
-2001
She was given in 1886.
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Who is the author of the US Declaration of Independence?
It is Jefferson.
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When did the War of Independence (= The American Revolutionary war) start and end?
1775- 1783
1861-1865
1939-1945
It started in 1775 and ended in 1783.
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What is the untold story of the Statue?
She was meant to celebrate the abolition of slavery.
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During which two major national and international crises did Franklin D. Roosevelt serve as a US president?
He served as a US president during the Great Depression and World War II.
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What date is written on the tablet of the Statue of Liberty?
July 4th 1776
