The Liberty Bell

1. The Liberty Bell By Brian Fitzpatrick

2. The History • The Pennsylvania Assembly ordered the Bell in 1751 to commemorate the 50-year anniversary of William Penn's 1701 Charter of Privileges, Pennsylvania's original Constitution. • The Bell was hung in Independence Hall. • The Liberty Bell gained iconic importance when abolitionists in their efforts to put an end to slavery throughout America adopted it as a symbol.

3. What is the significance of the Liberty Bell? • The Liberty Bell was adopted by abolitionists in 1837 and became a symbol for their movement. • There is no set date when the crack on the Liberty Bell first appeared. The date has been debated for decades. • On George Washington’s birthday in 1846, the bell was determined to be unringable because the crack had become so large.

4. The Symbolic Liberty Bell • After the Civil War, the Liberty Bell became used as a symbol of unity. • Starting in the 1880s, the Bell traveled to cities throughout the land "proclaiming liberty" and inspiring the cause of freedom. • The Liberty Bell was used by many different groups as a symbol of equal rights and liberty. Two main groups who used the bell were abolitionists and those fighting for Women’s Suffrage.

5. Three Interesting Facts • The Liberty Bell weighs 2080 pounds. • In 1777, the Liberty Bell was hidden in the Zion Church of Allentown to avoid it being melted down to make a cannon by the British. • The Liberty Bell was rung to call the Assembly together and to summon people together for special announcements and events.

6. True of False? The Liberty Bell was made in 1776. True False

7. Correct! The Liberty Bell was created in 1751. Next Question

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9. True or False? The Liberty Bell was sounded to summon people together. True False

10. Correct! The Liberty Bell was rung to call the Assembly together and to summon people together for special announcements and events. Next Question

11. Sorry! You chose the wrong answer. The Liberty Bell was rung to call the Assembly together and to summon people together for special announcements and events. Next Question

12. True or False? The Liberty Bell cracked on George Washington’s birthday. True False

13. Correct! There is no known date when the crack on the Liberty Bell first appeared. The date has been debated for decades. Next Question

14. Sorry! You chose the wrong answer. There is no known date when the crack on the Liberty Bell first appeared. The date has been debated for decades. Next Question

15. True or False? Abolitionists were the first to adopt the Liberty Bell as a symbol of freedom. True False

16. Correct! In 1837, the abolitionist movement was the first to adopt the Liberty Bell and feature it in their publications. Continue

17. Sorry! You chose the wrong answer. In 1837, the abolitionist movement was the first to adopt the Liberty Bell and feature it in their publications. Continue

18. Thank You for taking the time to learn about the Liberty Bell!