A Note for Freedom reverberating through the centuries
On June 7, 1753, a bell was hung in the tower of the Pennsylvania State House.
It has meant a great deal to many people throughout its two and a half centuries of life. Several groups have used it as a symbol of their causes.
Become an expert on this melodious artifact.
Collect at least twenty facts. (Collect more if you are up to the challenge!)
Make a multimedia presentation about this bell and its rich history.
Conclude by answering:
How has this bell's symbolism reverberated through the centuries?
Extend your thinking - Bells are rung for many reasons.
List as many reasons as you can identify.
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