Our Anthem, Our Pledge, Our Bell
D2.His.11.K-2
Look at the source, then answer the questions.
A United States Quarter
A description of a quarter, written for this worksheet. The front of the coin shows George Washington, the first President. Above his head is the word LIBERTY. Next to him are the words IN GOD WE TRUST. The year the coin was made is printed under Washington. The back has the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and E PLURIBUS UNUM. E pluribus unum means "Out of many, one." The coin is worth 25 cents.
- 1. What is the coin worth?
- 2. Which words are next to Washington?
- 3. Who wrote this description?
The Liberty Bell
A museum label written for this worksheet. THE LIBERTY BELL The first bell came from London and cracked. In 1753 it was melted and cast again in Philadelphia. The words on the bell say: Proclaim LIBERTY Throughout all the Land unto all the Inhabitants thereof People who worked to end slavery gave it the name the Liberty Bell. Later the bell got a large crack, so it is not rung now. It hangs in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Today it is a symbol of freedom.
- 1. When was this bell cast again in Philadelphia?
- 2. Why is the bell not rung now?
- 3. Where does the bell hang?
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