Question

When we enter New York harbor, the first thing we see is the Statue of Liberty. What impresses us the most

is its size and magnificence? Have you ever wondered how it came to be there? The Statue of Liberty was a

gift from the people of France to mark the one hundred year anniversary of American Independence. In

1869, sculptor Frederic Augusta Bartholdi began to plan his concept for the monument.

Bartholdi chose the look of classic Greek and Roman figures. He envisioned Liberty as a strong and proud

figure, one who personified not only the majestic Greek Goddesses of the past, but also the working men

and women of the present. Finally, in 1884, the work was finished, and Liberty was packed into 214 crates

and sent to New York city. Only one problem stood in the way. While the French had raised a lot of funds to

build the statue, New York had not secured the funds to build its foundation. A New York newspaper

implored people for donations that money became available. Finally, on 28th October 1886, Americans

celebrated the unveiling of the Statue of Liberty.

(a) Why was the Statue of Liberty given as a gift to America by France?

(b) What is the name of the sculptor of the monument 'the Statue of Liberty'?

(c) What did the sculptor imagine the Statue of Liberty to be?

(d) How many years did it take to unveil the Statue of liberty?

(e) Trace the word from the passage which means the same as 'imagined​

Answer 1

Answer:

When we enter New York harbour, the first thing we see is the Statue of Liberty. What impresses us the most is its size and magnificence. Have you ever wondered how it came to be there ? The Statue of Liberty was a gift from the people of France to mark the one hundred year anniversary of American Independence

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

a) The Statue of Liberty was a  gift from the people of France to mark the one hundred year anniversary of American Independence.

b) Frederic Augusta Bartholdi

c) Bartholdi envisioned Liberty as a strong and proud  figure, one who personified not only the majestic Greek Goddesses of the past, but also the working men  and women of the present.

d) 9 years

e) envisioned