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Yes, enslaved laborers were involved in the construction of the Washington Monument. While the project initially employed skilled white laborers, the use of enslaved people became more common as the construction progressed, particularly for tasks such as transporting stone and performing manual labor. The monument, completed in 1884, reflects the complex history of labor and the role of slavery in American society.
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How many years it took to build the Washington monument?
25 years they want to build the Washington monument
What is the difference between mount Rushmore and Washington monument?
Different places - Rushmore, South Dakota - Washington Monument, Washington D.C.Different costs to build - Rushmore $989,992.32 - Washington Monument $1,187,710
How many people helped to build the Washington monument?
2
What were the materials that they used to build the Washington monument?
metamorphic rock
What is the tower that honors the father of our country?
The Washington Monument honours George Washington.
How much money would it cost to hire someone to build a pyramid?
Well actually, all the pyramids made, no one got paid for them. Slaves built all the pyramids. And slaves built the Washington Monument. (Just a little fact)
What is the source for how much it cost to build the Washington monument?
National Park Service
What monument in Washington DC is the tallest?
Washington monument
Why did they give the name Washington Monument to the monument?
Because it is a monument to George Washington.
Why did the Washington Monument's builders ask states to donate stones?
The Washington National Monument Society asked states to donate stones as a cost-cutting policy to reduce the amount of stones needed to build the Washington Monument. The donated stones were to be fitted into interior walls.
Is there a Washington monument in the state of Washington?
The Washington Monument is in Washington D.C.
What Washington monument was made for George Washington?
The Washington Monument.
