IXL: 2nd Grade: American symbols, landmarks, and monuments

Liam asks:

Why is the Statue of Liberty green?

• Green paint was the cheapest paint at the time

• Green is the color of power and liberty

• She's made out of copper, and copper turns green when exposed to water and air

• To make other countries green with envy

Liam asks:

When did work begin on Mount Rushmore?

• 1850's

• 1890's

• 1920's

• 1960's

Kolton asks:

Which state became our 50th state?

• Alaska

• Hawaii

• California

• Washington

Kolton asks:

What is the date inscribed onto the Statue of Liberty's tablet?

• July 4, 1776

• January 1, 2000

• September 11, 2001

• July 4, 1976

Morgan and Mr. A ask:

The street address of the White House in Washington, D.C. is _____ ______ ____.

Spelling and Capitalization count. :-)

(HINT: a number, a name, and a street ... 3 things)

Morgan asks:

What are the nicknames for the American Flag?

Select all that apply.

• The Stars and Stripes

• The Union Jack

• Old Glory

• The Star Spangled Banner

Lillian Grace asks:

How many stars and stripes does our American Flag have TODAY?

• 52 stars &14 stripes

• 50 stars &13 stripes

• 50 stars &17 stripes

• 52 stars &13 stripes

Lillian Grace asks:

What is another word for Liberty?

• Justice

• Freedom

• Peace

• Equality

• Lillian

Brennan and Mr. A ask:

Who led the Continental Army against the British in the American Revolution, and later had a 555 foot tall monument erected in his honor?

• George Washington

• George Washington Carver

• George Jefferson

• Curious George

Brennan asks:

Who gave the Statue of Liberty to the U.S.?

• Liberia

• France

• New York City

• Germany

• Hawaii