2) use of english they talked about the democratic changes in the usa and wanted to support the american people. after a short (discuss) they agreed on an original idea. the idea was suggested by frédéric-auguste bartholdi, a sculptor and (design). he said they could make a statue of a woman holding the torch of freedom. it was an ambitious project and it was (possible) to complete it quickly. it actually took 21 years for this idea to become a reality. the french people raised money to build the statue, and, (final), in 1886 it was ready. on july 4, 1886 the united states received their (amaze) gift - the statue of liberty!