Why was the sight chosen for the washington monument?

Answer 1

The four US Presidents on Mount Rushmore were chosen by Gutzon Borglum to commemorate the founding, growth, preservation and development of the U.S. They symbolize the principles of liberty and freedom on which the nation was founded.

Each of the four Presidents made important contributions to the US and that is why they were chosen for the sculpture on Mount Rushmore.

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George Washington, (1st president) led the early colonial army in the American Revolutionary War to win independence from Great Britain. Because of his importance and his role in creating the United States, Washington is the most prominent figure on the mountain. (1732-1799)

Thomas Jefferson, (3rd president) he was the author of the Declaration of Independence, a document which inspires democracies around the world. He also purchased the Louisiana Territory from France in 1803 which doubled the size of our country, adding all or part of fifteen present-day states. (1743-1826)

Abraham Lincoln, (16th president) held the nation together during its greatest trial, the Civil War. Lincoln believed his most sacred duty was the preservation of the union. His efforts put an end to slavery. (1809-1865).

Theodore Roosevelt, (26th president) provided leadership when America experienced rapid economic growth as it entered the 20th Century. He was instrumental in negotiating the construction of the Panama Canal, linking the east and the west. He was known as the "trust buster" for his work to end large corporate monopolies and ensure the rights of the common working man. He is also the leading land conservationist in world history, setting aside over 230 million acres for conservation purposes.

Answer 2

The sculptor of Mount Rushmore, Gutzom Borglum, chose the four presidents who would be depicted on the monument. He chose them to represent the first 150 years of US history.

George Washington was chosen because he was the first President of the United States. He was also chosen because he was a leader in the American Revolution and the man who laid the foundation of American democracy.

Answer 3

he was the first president and he helped form the US.