What does the Statue of Liberty symbolize?
The Statue of Liberty symbolizes freedom and historic gaterway to America.
Where are Liberty and Ellis Islands?
Liberty and Ellis Islands are in NYC's harbour.
How many first passengers passed through the immigration station on Ellis Islands?
12 million first passengers passed through the immigration station on Ellis Islands.
What did the first immigrants search for?
The first immigrants searched for democracy, freedom and opportunity.
How many per cent of Americans have at least one ancestor in the USA?
About 50% of Americans have at least one ancestor in the USA.
What did would-be immigrants have to meet before beginning new life in America?
The would-be immigrants had to meet strict health and legal requirements before beginning new life in America.
What was the first sight for immigrants as they sailed into NY harbour?
It was the Statue of Liberty
Who presented the Statue of Liberty to America?
The French presented the Statue of Liberty to America.
When was the Statue of Liberty presented to America?
in 1884
How high is the Statue of Liberty?
The Statue of Liberty stands 93 meters tall?
What does the Statue of Liberty depict?
The Statue of Liberty depicts a woman dressed in a loose-fitting robe, wearing a crown, holding a torch and a tablet.
What do shackles lying at her feet symbolize?
Shackles lying at her feet symbolize oppression.
What does the torch symbolize?
It symbolizes liberty.
What do 7 rays of the crown symbolize?
They symbolize 7 continents and seas of the word.
What does the date "4th of July" on the tablet mean?
It means the date of declaration of American Independence.