Vocabulary
What does the word symbol mean?
A picture or object that stands for something else
Which country gave the Statue of Liberty to the U.S.?
France
Who built the inside of the statue?
Alexandre Gustave Eiffel
What does the torch symbolize?
Hope and light
The statue came from Italy.
False – France
What is a torch used for?
To give light
In what year did the statue arrive in the United States?
1885
What was the statue a gift for?
The 100th birthday of the United States
What does the crown represent?
Freedom for all people in the world
The statue holds a torch and a book.
True
What does freedom mean?
Being free to do what you want, without control
What is the statue holding in her right hand?
A torch
Where is the Statue of Liberty located?
New York Harbor / Liberty Island
What do the chains at her feet represent?
Freedom from oppression or slavery
You can visit the statue’s crown.
True
What does the word gift mean in the story?
Something that is given to someone
What is in her left hand?
A tablet with the date July 4, 1776
Who designed the statue?
Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi
Why is she green?
The copper turned green over time
The statue was always green.
False – it was copper brown
What does welcoming mean?
To be friendly and kind when someone arrives
What was the statue made of?
Copper
What does the crown on the statue have?
Seven points, for the seven continents and seas
What does the statue represent to immigrants?
A new life, freedom, and hope
The statue is only a decoration.
False – it is a national symbol