The Liberty Bell
Patriotic Symbols
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for Kids
Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania the Liberty Bell was previously called the "statehouse bell". It is an iconic symbol of the American independence. The Liberty Bell rang from the tower of Independence Hall summoning the citizens of Philadelphia to hear the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence. The Liberty Bell gained iconic importance when abolitionist, in their efforts to put an end to slavery throughout America, adopted it as a symbol. There is great disagreement about when the first crack appeared in the Bell. The bell became unringable in 1846. On every 4th of July children, who are descendents of the Declaration of Independence signers, symbolically tap the Liberty Bell 13 times in honor of the patriots from the original 13 states.
The Liberty Bell Bens Guide for Kids
A video about the abolitionist movement and the Liberty Bell
The complete history of the Liberty Bell
Lesson plans for teachers the Liberty Bell K-2nd
Superfine K-12 lesson plans about the Liberty Bell
Silly games about the Liberty Bell
Early American games about the Liberty Bell
Interactive History - Colonial House
Wonderful website: 13 colonies government
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut 1639
Emergence of Colonial Government
13 Colonies - Government,
New England, Middle, Southern