Shields:
Richard Morris Hunt made some representations in his pedestal design as well.  He placed shields on each side of the pedestal symbolizing the states in the Union.

Questions: 

1. How many shields are there?

2. If you were present during the Statue's
    dedication in 1886, how many states were there
     in the Union?  Why don't they match?

3. Which states were not part of the Union in
     1886 ?

4. Name the original 13 states.

5. What 2 states were the last to join the Union?         
                   
6. If the number of stars on the our flag represent
    the states of the Union, how many states are
    their now?

7. When Bartholdi traveled to America, in 1871,
     to find a future home for the Statue, how
     many states were there?

8. How many stars were on the flag when you were born?

9.  Discuss the different parts/colors that make up
the American flag and their significance.