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Am. History Lndmarks
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Why was the Lincoln Memorial built? | To honor the 16th president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln |
| Where is the Lincoln Memorial located? | The National Mall in Washington, D.C. |
| What does the Lincoln Memorial symbolize? | Abraham Lincoln's belief that all people should be free. |
| What image appears on the back of the $5 bill? | The Lincoln Memorial |
| Describe the physical appearance of the Lincoln Memorial: | 19 ft. tall statue of Abraham Lincoln, sitting. |
| Why was the Washington Monument built? | To honor the 1st US president, George Washington |
| Where is the Washington Monument located? | Washington D.C. |
| Describe the physical appearance of the Washington Monument: | World's tallest stone structure, tall and narrow, four-sided tapering monument that ends with a pyramid like shape at the top |
| Who were the Founding Fathers? | Political leaders who signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and who helped create the US Constitution. |
| Why was the Thomas Jefferson Memorial built? | To honor the 3rd president of the United States, Thomas Jefferson |
| Where is the Thomas Jefferson Memorial located? | Washington, DC |
| Describe the physical appearance of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial: | Dome shaped structure with pillars and a 19 ft. bronze statue of Thomas Jefferson in the middle |
| Where is the Saratoga National Historical Park located? | Eastern New York State |
| What does the Saratoga National Historical Park signify? | It preserves the site of the Battle of Saratoga, which was the first significant American military victory of the American Revolutionary War. |