National Monuments Quiz
Which US monument is this?
- The Washington Monument was built in 1848 to commemorate George Washington. The building is 555 feet tall, which was the tallest building in the world at the time. The Washington Monument resides in Washington D.C.
Which US monument is this?
- The Statue of Liberty was given to the US by the people of France in 1885. It was originally meant to be given in 1876, on the centenary of the Declaration. When she was originally gifted, the Statue of Liberty was the color of a penny.
Which US monument is this?
- The Lincoln Memorial was built to honor Abraham Lincoln, our 16th president. The monument is located in Washington D.C. The monument opened to the public in 1922 and is 27,340 square feet.
Which US monument is this?
- Mount Rushmore is located in Keystone, South Dakota. Construction on this monument started in 1929 and finished in 1941. The monument includes George Washington, Theodore Roosevelt, Abraham Lincoln, and Thomas Jefferson.
Which US monument is this?
- Under the sponsorship of Franklin D Roosevelt, the Jefferson Memorial was built between 1939 and 1943. The statue of Thomas Jefferson looks out towards the white house to represent the Age of Enlightenment. The Jefferson Monument resides in Washington D.C
Which US monument is this?
- Located in St. Louis, Missouri, the Gateway Arch stands at 630 feet tall. It is the tallest arch in the world and is made from stainless steel. The arch was built as a gateway to the west and is dedicated to the American people.
Which US monument is this?
- Devils Tower is located in Devils Tower, Wyoming. The tower stands at 867 feet tall and is made from igneous rock. The name Devils Tower originated in 1875 after Colonel Richard Irving Dodge misinterpreted a native name to mean "Bad Gods Tower".
Which US monument is this?
- Bunker Hill Monument commemorates the battle of Bunker Hill that occurred during the American Revolutionary War. The battle was fought on June 17, 1775. Bunker Hill Monument is located in Boston, Massachusetts and stands at 221 feet tall.
Which US monument is this?
- Aztec Ruins National Monument resides in northeastern New Mexico. The perserved structure was built by the Pueblo Indians nearly 1,000 years ago. The monument covers 318 acres.
Which US monument is this?
- Booker T. Washington Memorial perserves a 207 acre Virginia tobacco farm. It was here that Booker T. Washington was born into slavery in 1865. The monument was established in 1965.
