The Statue of Liberty: A Symbol of Freedom and Hope

Who proposed the idea of the Statue of Liberty as a gift from France to the United States?

• Édouard de Laboulaye

• Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi

• Gustave Eiffel

• Napoleon III

What do the spikes on the crown of the Statue of Liberty represent?

• Sun rays extending to the world

• Stars in the sky

• The rays of freedom

• The points of a compass

When was the Statue of Liberty officially unveiled in New York?

• October 28, 1886

• July 4, 1884

• July 4, 1885

• October 28, 1885

What does the broken shackle and chains at the foot of the Statue of Liberty symbolize?

• The end of slavery

• The beginning of a new era

• The unity of nations

• The strength of the United States

How has the symbolism of the Statue of Liberty expanded over the years?

• It has become associated with welcoming immigrants and symbolizing hope and opportunity.

• It has become a symbol of American military power.

• It has become a symbol of technological advancement.

• It has become a symbol of economic prosperity.

Has the Statue of Liberty been used on pastage stamps, coins, and medals?

• Yes

• No

What is this passage mostly about?

• France

• The Statue of Liberty

Is this passage fiction or nonfiction?

• fiction

• nonfiction

What is the Statue of Liberty a symbol of?

• stamps, medals, and coins

• hope and freedom

What country gave the Statue of Liberty to the United States of America?

• Italy

• England

• Germany

• France