The Statue of Liberty is one of the most famous symbols of America. For people who came to America from other countries in the early 1900s, "Lady Liberty" meant the start of a new life where anything was possible.

The Statue of Liberty is 305 feet tall and stands on Ellis Island in New York City. When she was built, she was the tallest structure in New York City. Today, there are hundreds of taller buildings. The Statue of Liberty is made of copper – the same metal that was once used to make pennies. She looks green, however, because copper turns green over time when it is outside. She is honored on U.S. coins and countless postage stamps.

Did you know that the Statue of Liberty was a gift to the United States from France for its 100th birthday?

Why is the Statue of Liberty an important symbol of America?
1. Because she is on countless postage stamps
2. Because she is made of copper
3. Because she was a gift from France
4. Because she is a symbol of freedom and a new life for people who came to America from other countries
What is not true about the Statue of Liberty?
1. She was once the tallest structure in the world
2. She is 305-feet-tall
3. There are many taller buildings in New York City
4. She looks green
The Statue of Liberty…
1. looks the same color as pennies.
2. is the tallest structure in New York City.
3. was a gift from France.
4. was a gift to France.
Which of the following is a “nickname” used by the author for the Statue of Liberty?
1. The copper statue
2. Lady Liberty
3. The statue
4. The gift from France