Lincoln Memorial

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/lincoln-memorial

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the architectural style?Neoclassical, inspired by ancient Greek temples
2. What is the material?Primarily Colorado Yule Marble
3. Why does the Lincoln Memorial have 36 columns?Each of the 36 tall Doric columns represents one of the 36 states that existed when Lincoln was assassinated. The columns are 27 feet high, just like the statue.
4. Where can you find Lincoln's speeches inside the memorial?The walls inside the memorial have the full text of the Gettysburg Address and Lincoln's second inaugural address carved in stone for everyone to read.

Neoclassical Architecture: A revival of classical architectural styles from ancient Greece and Rome, characterized by symmetry, grandeur, and order.
Doric Order: The simplest and earliest of the classical Greek architectural orders, featuring sturdy columns with plain capitals and no base.
Civil Rights Movement: A historical period and ongoing struggle in the United States aimed at ending racial segregation and discrimination and securing legal recognition and federal protection of the citizenship rights.
Oratory: The art or practice of formal public speaking, often characterized by eloquence and passion.