Mount Rushmore Sculpting Challenges

What did Gutzen Borglum propose to carve into the mountain instead of a Wild West scene?

• Famous landmarks

• A giant map

• Animals

• Faces of America's best presidents

What did Lincoln learn from working with his father on the mountain?

• How to paint

• How to carve and use dynamite

• How to build houses

• How to plant trees

What problem did Gutzen and Lincoln face with Jefferson's face on the mountain?

• It was too small

• The rock was bad

• It was too high

• It was too far from the other faces

Who became the head sculptor after Gutzen passed away?

• Lincoln

• A local workman

• President Coolidge

• Mary

What did Lincoln and the workmen do to honor Gutzen after the project was completed?

• Built a statue

• Held a parade

• Placed a wreath at Mount Rushmore

• Wrote a book