Mount Rushmore

The video discusses Mount Rushmore, a monument carved into a mountain in South Dakota, featuring four US presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt. It covers the monument's history, including its original name by indigenous people, the idea by Doane Robinson to attract tourists, and the construction led by artist Gutsan Borglum. The video also addresses the controversy over building on indigenous land and reflects on the monument's significance in celebrating US history.

Which four US presidents are depicted on Mount Rushmore?

• George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt

• John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt

• George Washington, John Adams, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt

• George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Theodore Roosevelt

What was the original name of the mountain where Mount Rushmore is located?

• Black Hills Mountain

• Six Grandfathers Mountain

• Great Plains Mountain

• Indigenous Prayer Mountain

Who was the artist responsible for carving Mount Rushmore?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Doane Robinson

• Gutsan Borglum

• Abraham Lincoln

Which president on Mount Rushmore was known for his role in the American Civil War?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Theodore Roosevelt

What is one reason some people believe Mount Rushmore should not have been built?

• It was too expensive to construct.

• It does not include enough presidents.

• It was built on land owned by indigenous people without permission.

• It took too long to complete.