WTK S1:E4 “The Statue of Liberty: What Challenges Were Overcome To Create Her?”

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Historian Arch Hunter & Author Lydia Nuttall talk about Forgotten America Stories & The WTK Liberty Player Kids Daniel, Jack, and Henry interview General Grant!
Intro by WTK Daniel with American Minute, Bill Federer.

Questions:

1. What metal was used to create the outside of the Statue of Liberty? Why?
2. What two coins sandwiched together can show us the thickness of Liberty’s exterior “skin”?
3. What metal was used to make a “skeleton” inside the Statue of Liberty to hold up her exterior copper skin?
4. What do the Statue of Liberty in America and the Eiffel Tower in France have in common?
5. What do the 7 spikes in the Statue of Liberty’s crown symbolize?
6. What does the broken shackle and broken chains at Liberty’s feet represent?
7. What date is inscribed on the tablet she is holding in her left hand?
8. Why is Liberty facing southeast on the island in New York Harbor?
9. Liberty holds up her torch high in her right hand. What does her torch symbolize?
10. What does the golden flame in the torch represent?
11. Name one of the most interesting of Frederic Bartholdi’s 10 challenges that he overcame while creating the Statue of Liberty.
12. What is perseverance? Why is perseverance important to have in your life?
13. How does setting small goals help you accomplish a BIG goal?