Studies Weekly Week 30 Quiz

What year was the Statue of Liberty officially dedicated?

• 1886

• 1901

• 1776

• 1824

Which president was the first to live in the White House?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

What symbol is associated with the Democratic Party in the United States?

• Elephant

• Donkey

• Eagle

• Lion

Which event is celebrated on the first Monday of September in the United States?

• Independence Day

• Veterans Day

• Labor Day

• Memorial Day

What does Mount Rushmore represent in American history?

• The discovery of America

• The reunification of the country after the Civil War

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The industrial revolution in the United States

Which president's likeness was completed last on Mount Rushmore?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

• Theodore Roosevelt

Why was the construction of Mount Rushmore a difficult task?

• It was built during a war

• The rock was extremely hard to sculpt

• Workers had to climb high and use explosives

• It was in a remote location with no roads

What was the main reason the Sioux did not want Mount Rushmore built on their ancestral lands?

• They were not offered compensation

• It was against their religious beliefs

• They wanted to preserve the natural landscape

• Their protests were ignored and the construction continued