Question

Which is not a reason why people criticized the Statue of Liberty during its construction?
a. Some people felt that the statue should have been bigger.
b. Some people felt that the statue should have been built by an American.
c. Some people felt that France should have paid for the statue and the pedestal.
d. Some people felt that America shouldn't spend money on a statue during a depression.​

Answer 1

Answer:

d. Some people felt that America shouldn't spend money on a statue during a depression.

Explanation:

d. Some people felt that America shouldn't spend money on a statue during a depression. We know this is the answer because, according to the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, “there was much criticism of the project. Some said the money could be better spent on housing the poor or feeding the hungry.”