Everybody wants liberty. What does that mean? It means we want to be free in the country we live to do what we see fit, practice our religion and culture without getting in trouble. Being free is a right in most countries, and to have a structure that reminds you of this is great.
This is what the Statue of Liberty symbolizes for the people of the USA.
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- Where will you see this statue?
- Where did it come from?
- Who had the idea that France must give this as a present to America?
- When was the statue finish?
- How many pieces were shipped to America and how long did it take to assemble it again?
- What does this symbolize for people coming here?
- What is the statue holding in her hands?
- What is the statue covered by? Why is it a green colour today?
- How big is this statue?
- What will you find on the inside of the statue?
Would you like to draw the Statue of Liberty?
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Lets recap a few of the facts we need to know on this beautiful landmark.
- you will find the statue on Liberty Island in the New York harbour
- the statue reminds everybody of Independence day and that you are free and have opportunities in America and will be treated fairly
- it was built in France and then send to America as a present
- it was designed by the sculpture Frederic Bartholdi
The official name of the Statue of Liberty is ‘Liberty Enlightening the World’.
- the statue is visited by many tourists who can also go inside, but the statue have been closed a few times like from 1984 to 1986 when the whole inside and the torch were renovated
- replicas of this statue is found in France, Las Vegas and many other countries.
Watch the video and compile a few of your own questions.
