Why is the Statue of Liberty Green Vocabulary

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What is a ferry?

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A ferry is a boat or ship that carries people and goods across a body of water.

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What is a monument?

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A monument is a structure built to remember a person, event, or idea.

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What does it mean to be inspired?

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To be inspired means to be filled with the urge or ability to do something creative or beneficial.

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What is a torch?

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A torch is a portable light source, often used to symbolize enlightenment or guidance.

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Who is a sculptor?

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A sculptor is an artist who creates three-dimensional works of art, usually by shaping materials like stone or metal.

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What color is the Statue of Liberty?

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The Statue of Liberty is green due to a chemical reaction called oxidation that occurs on its copper surface.

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Why was the Statue of Liberty given to the United States?

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The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France to celebrate friendship and symbolize freedom.

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What does the Statue of Liberty hold in her hand?

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The Statue of Liberty holds a torch in her right hand and a tablet in her left hand.

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What does the torch symbolize?

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The torch symbolizes enlightenment and the path to freedom.

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What is the significance of the tablet the Statue of Liberty holds?

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The tablet represents the law and is inscribed with the date of the American Declaration of Independence.

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