Symbols of the american revolution By FoRd, Cameron, & Andrew
Liberty Bell
It warned the people for danger
Was the only way Pennsylvania could communicate loudly and quickly in 1700's
Rung for special events, for example, to call the Pennsylvania Assembly together and at the first reading of the Declaration of Independence
Yankee Doodle
Was originally song of the British to make fun of the Americans
After British defeats, Americans changed the lyrics and sung it proudly
Fife and drum Of freedom
A signal for their companions to muster and confront the redcoats on Lexington
Fife was a flute
Only way to communicate on long distances
Could also be used to tell the soldiers what to do and when to do it
Liberty cap
Red hat with a dangling tassel on the end
A defiant sign of independence
Symbol of freedom and liberty
Given to freed slaves in Rome
Sons of Liberty Flag
The flag of the early colonists who had joined together in the protests against the British
The flag of nine red and white stripes that represented these "Sons of Liberty" became known as the "Rebellious Stripes."
Gadsden FLag
Symbol of America
Just like a rattlesnake, a bite was small but deadly