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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The first bell was made in London in 1752 and shipped to Philadelphia where it cracked during a test ringing. It was melted down to make a second bell. The second bell had a poor tone, so it was melted down to make a third bell. This third and final bell is what we call the Liberty Bell.

First a symbol of the American Revolution and independence from Britain, the Liberty Bell became significant again when Slavery abolitionists adopted it as a symbol of freedom for all. It was during this time, that the bell became know as the “Liberty Bell.”

To find out more about the Liberty Bell go to this link: Liberty Bell

Look at the web site and answer the following question: Who were the Abolitionist and what is their connection to the Liberty Bell?

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