Welcome to the Statue of Liberty! For over 100 years this famous American landmark greeted immigrants to the shores of the United States. She is a beautiful reminder of the importance of political liberty and of friendship between countries. This EL Civics history and government lesson will take you on a guided tour of this historic landmark. It is designed to help citizenship students answer question 95 on the new United States Naturalization Test.
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Where is the Statue of Liberty?
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How do people get to Liberty Island?
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Where did the Statue of Liberty come from?
Why did France give the Statue of Liberty to the United States?
Who designed the Statue of Liberty?
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What is the Statue of Liberty holding in her right hand?
What does the torch represent?
Can visitors climb up to the Statue of Liberty’s torch?
How tall is the Statue of Liberty?
What color is the statue, and what is she made from?
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What is the Statue of Liberty holding in her left hand?
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What do the rays in the Statue of Liberty’s crown represent?
Can visitors climb up to the Statue of Liberty’s crown?
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Can people see New York City from the Statue of Liberty?
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“Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free … I lift my lamp beside the golden door!” The New Colossus by American poet Emma Lazarus
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