Mount Rushmore

Mount Rushmore

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History, Social Studies

10th Grade - University

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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.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What methods were used to carve the faces on Mount Rushmore?

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What were some of the controversies surrounding the construction of Mount Rushmore?

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