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STATUE OF LIBERTY

Why was the Statue of Liberty built?

The Statue of Liberty was a gift from French people to the United States as a symbol of mutual friendship.

How was it constructed?

First the parts of the statue was

How was the Statue of liberty built?

First the parts of the statue was made then it was assembled then disassembled and was placed into 214 crates to travel across the Atlantic Ocean to the United States

Who designed the Statue of liberty and how long was it built?

The sculptor of the statue was Frederic Auguste Bartholdi. He had help from many engineers and designers including Alexandre Gustave Eiffel the man who designed the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France.The construction of the statue began in Paris in 1875, it was completed in 1884 and it arrived in the US in 1885.

What was it famous for?

Because it was a present from the French, and stood as a symbol of peace and alliance between the two countries.

  It was a present from the French, and stood as a symbol of peace and alliance between the two countries

What are the features of the Statue of Liberty?

The torch demonstrate the light over darkness, of hope over despair of welcome over the force of rejection. The tablet is affirms the principles articulated in the declaration of the Independence its date written on the tablet: July 4 1776. The crown signify the seven rays of God that manifest the physical Universe and the consciousness of souls.

What is the Statue of Liberty?

The Statue of liberty was originally named “Liberty Enlightening the World,” was a gift from France, unveiled on October 28 1886 at Bedloe’s island in New York harbor. There president Grover Cleveland accepted it as a long-delayed commemoration of a century of America independence.

What does Liberty mean?

The condition of being free from restriction or control The right and power to act, believe, or express oneself in a manner of one’s own choosing.

What material was used to build the Statue of Liberty?

The statue was built with an iron frame and copper sheeting for the skin.

Why was it a land mark? The Statue of Liberty is important because it is a symbol of American freedom and it is also the 100th anniversary of the United States of America and France’s friendship. The statue is known, protected, and famous for that reason.

Who’s the model and describe him/her?

It is most often believed to have been Frederic Auguste Bartholdi’s mother.

What affect does it have on the local community?

The use of the statue is to Identify America with an active promotion of freedom .

How does the for of the building impact on its function?

It symbolizes the liberty to the American people.