History of Mount Rushmore for Kids | Bedtime History

The video tells the story of Gutzen Borglum, a sculptor who envisioned and carved the faces of four U.S. presidents into Mount Rushmore. Starting in 1920, Gutzen and his son Lincoln faced numerous challenges, including unsuitable rock and weather conditions. Despite setbacks, they persevered, and after Gutzen's death, Lincoln completed the project in 1941. The video highlights the skills learned by Lincoln and the legacy left by Gutzen's monumental work.

What alternative project did Gutzen Borglum propose instead of carving a Wild West scene?

• Creating a giant stone map of the USA

• Building a large stone castle

• Carving the faces of American presidents

• Sculpting famous American landmarks

Which president was added to the mountain after Gutzen's visit to the White House?

• President Truman

• President Monroe

• President Roosevelt

• President Adams

What did Lincoln Borglum learn to use during the carving process?

• A chisel

• A hammer

• A paintbrush

• Dynamite

What problem did Gutzen and Lincoln face with Jefferson's face on the mountain?

• The rock was too high

• The rock was unstable

• The rock was too soft

• The rock was too hard

What did Lincoln Borglum have to give up due to time and money constraints?

• Carving a fifth president

• Adding more details to the faces

• Building a visitor center

• Creating a secret room

How did the Lakota tribe honor Gutzen and Lincoln Borglum?

• By naming a mountain after them

• By organizing a parade

• By giving them a medal

• By making them Blood Brothers

When was the Mount Rushmore project finally completed?

• July 4, 1941

• December 25, 1941

• October 31, 1941

• January 1, 1942