Question

Why was it important to gather stone from five different states to use in the construction of the Lincoln memorial?

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Responses

Different stones gave the structure added strength.
Different stones gave the structure added strength.

Different stones symbolized the diversity and unity of all the states.
Different stones symbolized the diversity and unity of all the states.

Different stones symbolized different beliefs of the states.
Different stones symbolized different beliefs of the states.

Different stones symbolized the conflict and separation between states.

Answer 1

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Different stones symbolized the diversity and unity of all the states. This symbolized the idea that the United States is a union of many different states, each contributing something unique and valuable to the nation as a whole. Collecting stone from five different states helped to visually represent this concept in the construction of the Lincoln Memorial.