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. |