WorksheetsAmerican Historic Sites and Landmarks
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Construction of this memorial to the 16th President of the United States started in 1914 and was completed in 1922.
Lincoln Memorial, Washington, DC
Cliff Palace, Mesa Verde, Colorado
Mount Rushmore, South Dakota
Mount Vernon, Alexandria, VA
The largest of its kind, this dwelling was built by the Ancestral Puebloans around 1200. It has 150 rooms and had a population of approximately 100 people.
Lincoln Memorial, Washington, DC
Cliff Palace, Mesa Verde, Colorado
Mount Rushmore, South Dakota
Mount Vernon, Alexandria, VA
This memorial features 60-foot sculptures of the heads of four United States presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt , and Abraham Lincoln.
Lincoln Memorial, Washington, DC
Cliff Palace, Mesa Verde, Colorado
Mount Rushmore, South Dakota
Mount Vernon, Alexandria, VA
This plantation house was the residence of George Washington, the first President of the United States, and his wife, Martha Washington. It is also where they are now buried.
Lincoln Memorial, Washington, DC
Cliff Palace, Mesa Verde, Colorado
Mount Rushmore, South Dakota
Mount Vernon, Alexandria, VA
The names of more than 58,000 American veterans who lost their lives in the war are etched in the wall.
Vietnam War Veterans Memorial, Washington, DC
Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA
World War II Memorial, Washington, DC
The Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia
In 1864, this location became a military cemetery. More than 240,000 military service members and their dependents are buried there.
Vietnam War Veterans Memorial, Washington, DC
Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA
World War II Memorial, Washington, DC
The Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia
This memorial is dedicated to Americans who served in the armed forces and as civilians during World War II. It was completed in 2004.
Vietnam War Veterans Memorial, Washington, DC
Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA
World War II Memorial, Washington, DC
The Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia
Since World War II, this is the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense, located across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. It is a symbol of the U.S. military.
Vietnam War Veterans Memorial, Washington, DC
Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA
World War II Memorial, Washington, DC
The Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia
Dedicated to the first president of the United States, this monument opened to the public in 1888. The tapered shaft, or obelisk, is made of stone and is covered with white marble. The monument stands just over 555 feet.
Washington Monument, Washington, DC
The Gateway Arch, St. Louis, Missouri
Space Needle, Seattle, Washington (state)
Jefferson Memorial, Washington, DC
This 630-foot steel monument in St. Louis, Missouri, is the tallest man-made monument in the Western Hemisphere. Built as a monument to the westward expansion of the United States, it is officially dedicated to the American people.
Washington Monument, Washington, DC
The Gateway Arch, St. Louis, Missouri
Space Needle, Seattle, Washington (state)
Jefferson Memorial, Washington, DC
This observation tower is a landmark of the Pacific Northwest. It was built for the 1962 World's Fair, which drew over 2.3 million visitors.
Washington Monument, Washington, DC
The Gateway Arch, St. Louis, Missouri
Space Needle, Seattle, Washington (state)
Jefferson Memorial, Washington, DC
This monument serves as a memorial to honor the third President of the United States and writer of the Declaration of Independence. It was finished in 1943. It is located near the Potomac River and is surrounded by Japanese flowering cherry trees.
Washington Monument, Washington, DC
The Gateway Arch, St. Louis, Missouri
Space Needle, Seattle, Washington (state)
Jefferson Memorial, Washington, DC
This is the building where the nine judges meet to hear and decide important legal cases for the country.
U.S. Supreme Court Building, Washington, DC
U.S. Capitol Building, Washington, DC
U.S. White House, Washington, DC
Independence Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This is where Congress members from all 50 states meet to debate, discuss, and make laws.
U.S. Supreme Court Building, Washington, DC
U.S. Capitol Building, Washington, DC
U.S. White House, Washington, DC
Independence Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The 132-room building is the official residence of the president. It is located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
U.S. Supreme Court Building, Washington, DC
U.S. Capitol Building, Washington, DC
U.S. White House, Washington, DC
Independence Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
In this Philadelphia building, both the United States Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were debated and adopted.
U.S. Supreme Court Building, Washington, DC
U.S. Capitol Building, Washington, DC
U.S. White House, Washington, DC
Independence Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
When it opened in 1931, it stood as the world's tallest building for 40 years. Currently, it is the 34th tallest in the world. It has been named as one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World.
Empire State Building, New York, NY
Sears Tower, Chicago, Illinois
Ford's Theatre, Washington, DC
Monticello, Charlottesville, VA
This is the second tallest building in the United States and the 16th tallest in the world.
Empire State Building, New York, NY
Sears Tower, Chicago, Illinois
Ford's Theatre, Washington, DC
Monticello, Charlottesville, VA
This is the site of the assassination of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln on April 14, 1865.
Empire State Building, New York, NY
Sears Tower, Chicago, Illinois
Ford's Theatre, Washington, DC
Monticello, Charlottesville, VA
This was the home of Thomas Jefferson. The structure is featured on the nickel.
Empire State Building, New York, NY
Sears Tower, Chicago, Illinois
Ford's Theatre, Washington, DC
Monticello, Charlottesville, VA
Completed in 1883, it connects the parts of New York City by spanning the East River, which is why it was originally called the East River Bridge. It was the first steel-wire suspension bridge constructed.
Brooklyn Bridge, New York City, New York
Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California
Hoover Dam, Nevada
Niagara Falls, New York
Statue of Liberty, New York, New York
It opened in 1937 and was, until 1964, the longest suspension bridge main span in the world, at 4,200 feet. It is included as one of the Wonders of the Modern World.
Brooklyn Bridge, New York City, New York
Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California
Hoover Dam, Nevada
Niagara Falls, New York
Statue of Liberty, New York, New York
Helping to control and store water, this structure has turbines that generate hydroelectric power. That power is distributed to many places, including all the way to Anaheim, California.
Brooklyn Bridge, New York City, New York
Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California
Hoover Dam, Nevada
Niagara Falls, New York
Statue of Liberty, New York, New York
This trio of falls straddle the international border between Canada and the United States. It is famed both for its beauty and as a valuable source of hydroelectric power.
Brooklyn Bridge, New York City, New York
Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California
Hoover Dam, Nevada
Niagara Falls, New York
Statue of Liberty, New York, New York
This copper monument was a gift from the people of France to the people of the United States. The statue was dedicated in 1886.
Brooklyn Bridge, New York City, New York
Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California
Hoover Dam, Nevada
Niagara Falls, New York
Statue of Liberty, New York, New York
The Statue of Liberty was a gift from which country?
USA
Germany
Russia
France
What is the exterior (outside) of the Statue of Liberty made of?
tin
copper
gold
silver
Golden Gate Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge
Centennital Bridge
East River Bridge
Empire State Building
Sears Tower
Space Needle
Seattle Tower
Although it was first known as the _________________, this Chicago skyscraper is now named the Willis Tower.
Sears Tower
Hoover Tower
Liberty Tower
Amazon Tower
The Washington Monument opened to the public in ____________.
1888
1776
1937
1922
The Space Needle was built for what event?
the first landing on the moon
the 1962 World's Fair
the discovery of gold
the birth of George Washington
Mount Rushmore is located in _________________.
South Dakota
Colorado
New York
Arizona
Monticello was the private home of ______________.
George Washington
Ronald Reagan
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
Independence Hall is located in ______________.
New York City
Seattle
Philadelphia
Boston
What is the name of this famous dam?
Roosevelt Dam
Hoover Dam
Hollywood Dam
Las Vegas Dam
This famous wall honors soldiers from which war?
the Korean War
the Vietnam War
World War II
the Civil War
This monument is dedicated to which US president?
the 1st president
the 2nd president
the 16th president
the 35th president
What is the name of this monument?
The White House
United States Capitol Building
United State Supreme Court
Plymouth Rock
What is the name of this monument?
The Steel Rainbow
Golden Gate Bridge
Gateway Arch
Spirit of St. Louis
What is the name of this famous monument?
The White House
The Governor's Mansion
Jefferson Memorial
Sears Tower
What is the name of this famous monument?
World War II Memorial
Lincoln Memorial
Jefferson Memorial
Vietnam War Memorial
Which presidents are NOT on Mount Rushmore?
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
John F. Kennedy
Theodore Roosevelt
Franklin Roosevelt
Where is the White House located?
the State of Washington
Pennsylvania
Washington, D.C.
New York
St. Louis
Identify this monument.
Lincoln Memorial
Mount Rushmore
The Statue of Liberty
Jefferson Memorial
