Lincoln Face Takes Form at Mount Rushmore

The video discusses the creation of the Mount Rushmore sculptures, focusing on the figures of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and the planned figure of Theodore Roosevelt. Gutzon Borglum, who has overseen the project since 1927, is noted for maintaining a safe work environment. The carving process primarily uses strategically placed explosives.

Which two figures were initially sculpted on Mount Rushmore?

• Thomas Jefferson and Theodore Roosevelt

• George Washington and Abraham Lincoln

• Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt

• George Washington and Thomas Jefferson

Who is the fourth figure planned for Mount Rushmore?

• George Washington

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

Who supervised the Mount Rushmore project?

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Gutzon Borglum

What is notable about the safety record of the Mount Rushmore project?

• Only minor injuries occurred

• No serious injuries or fatalities

• Several fatalities occurred

• One fatality occurred

What method was primarily used for carving Mount Rushmore?

• Cunningly placed explosives

• Laser cutting

• Water erosion

• Hand chiseling