The Liberty Bell is an iconic symbol of American independence and freedom. It is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and is housed in the Liberty Bell Center. The bell originally served as a symbol of the abolitionist movement in the 19th century and later became a symbol of American independence.

History

The Liberty Bell was cast in 1752 in London, England and was originally used to summon lawmakers to legislative sessions and to alert the public to proclamations and other important events. The bell cracked on its first test ring and was recast twice in Philadelphia by local artisans John Pass and John Stow, as well as the Whitechapel Bell Foundry in London. The final version of the bell, which weighs about 2,080 pounds, was used to call lawmakers to the Pennsylvania State House (now known as Independence Hall) and for public announcements.

Symbolism

The Liberty Bell is inscribed with the words "Proclaim LIBERTY Throughout all the Land unto all the Inhabitants Thereof" from the Biblical book of Leviticus. The bell's inscription and its role in American history have made it a symbol of freedom and democracy. It is an enduring symbol of the American Revolutionary War and the abolitionist movement.

Study Guide

When was the Liberty Bell cast and where?
What is the significance of the crack in the Liberty Bell?
Where is the Liberty Bell currently located?
What is inscribed on the Liberty Bell?
What is the historical significance of the Liberty Bell?

Answers

The Liberty Bell was cast in 1752 in London, England.
The crack in the Liberty Bell occurred during its first test ring and has since become a symbol of the bell's historical significance.
The Liberty Bell is currently located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, housed in the Liberty Bell Center.
The Liberty Bell is inscribed with the words "Proclaim LIBERTY Throughout all the Land unto all the Inhabitants Thereof" from the Biblical book of Leviticus.
The Liberty Bell is historically significant as a symbol of American independence, the Revolutionary War, and the abolitionist movement.

◂Social Studies Worksheets and Study Guides Fifth Grade. Middle Western Region US

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The resources above cover the following skills:

National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies (NCSS)

TIME, CONTINUITY, AND CHANGE

SOCIAL STUDIES PROGRAMS SHOULD INCLUDE EXPERIENCES THAT PROVIDE FOR THE STUDY OF THE PAST AND ITS LEGACY.

KNOWLEDGE - Learners will understand:

The origins and influences of social, cultural, political, and economic systems.

PEOPLE, PLACES, AND ENVIRONMENTS

SOCIAL STUDIES PROGRAMS SHOULD INCLUDE EXPERIENCES THAT PROVIDE FOR THE STUDY OF PEOPLE, PLACES, AND ENVIRONMENTS.

KNOWLEDGE - Learners will understand:

Concerts such as: location, region, place, and migration, as well as human and physical systems.

The concept of regions identifies links between people in different locations according to specific criteria (e.g., physical, economic, social, cultural, or religious).

Patterns of demographic and political change, and cultural diffusion in the past and present (e.g., changing national boundaries, migration, and settlement, and the diffusion of and changes in customs and ideas).

PROCESSES - Learners will be able to:

Ask and find answers to geographic questions related to regions, nations, and the world in the past and present.

National Center for History in Schools (NCHS)

World History Content Standards

Era 8: A Half-Century of Crisis and Achievement, 1900-1945

The search for peace and stability in the 1920s and 1930s.

The student understands the interplay between scientific or technological innovations and new patterns of social and cultural life between 1900 and 1940.