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The Liberty Bell: From Obscurity to Icon

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Students analyze the historical and cultural influences that shaped the symbolic meaning of the Liberty Bell, located in Phila., PA, evaluate the accuracy of historical sources, and research the way patriotic symbols are used in their own communities and

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philadelphia, the liberty bell

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historic places, liberty bell, philadelphia, social studies
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6th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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