A Mountain of History

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What is a monument?

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

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Who is Ulysses S. Grant?

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Ulysses S. Grant was the 18th President of the United States and a Union general during the Civil War.

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What does 'national' mean?

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National means relating to an entire country.

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What is Mount Rushmore?

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Mount Rushmore is a famous monument in South Dakota that features the carved faces of four U.S. presidents.

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Why are monuments built?

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Monuments are built to honor a person or event.

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What does 'grand' mean?

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Grand means large, impressive, or magnificent.

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What is the opposite of 'grand'?

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The opposite of 'grand' is 'ordinary'.

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What is a landmark?

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A landmark is a recognizable and important feature in a landscape, often used for navigation.

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Who was Martha Washington?

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Martha Washington was the wife of George Washington, the first President of the United States.

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What is the Lincoln Memorial?

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The Lincoln Memorial is a monument in Washington, D.C. that honors Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President.