Patriotic Words and Who Wrote Them
D2.His.11.K-2
Read each song or text, then answer the questions.
My Country, 'Tis of Thee
Verse 1 of "My Country, 'Tis of Thee," also called "America," by Samuel Francis Smith. It was first sung in Boston on July 4, 1831. My country, 'tis of thee, Sweet land of liberty, Of thee I sing; Land where my fathers died, Land of the pilgrims' pride, From every mountain-side Let freedom ring!
- 1. In which city was the song first sung?
- 2. What does the song ask to ring from every mountain-side?
- 3. Whose pride does the song name?
The Words on the Liberty Bell
The words cast on the Liberty Bell, which was made in 1752-53 and hangs in Philadelphia. The note under them was written for this worksheet. Proclaim LIBERTY Throughout all the Land unto all the Inhabitants thereof Lev. XXV. v X. Note: These words come from the Bible, from the book of Leviticus. "Proclaim" means to announce for everyone to hear.
- 1. Who should hear liberty proclaimed?
- 2. Which word is printed in capital letters in the words above?
- 3. Which book do the words on the bell come from?
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