One Independence Bell But the spirit it awakened. Still is living-ever young; And when we greet the smiling sunlight We will ne'er forget the bell-man 27 HELPS TO STUDY Historical: In June, 1776, Richard Henry Lee of Virginia offered a resolution in Congress, "that these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent states." This motion was seconded by John Adams of Massachusetts and carried on July 2. John Adams, Thomas Jefferson of Virginia, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania, Roger Sherman of Connecticut, and Robert Livingston of New York were chosen to draw up a declaration which should contain this resolution. The Declaration of Independence was written by Thomas Jefferson and adopted by Congress July 4, 1776. The old State House, Philadelphia, in which Congress met, is now known as Independence Hall. Notes and Where did the events related in "quaint old Quaker town''? Why were they so excited? To what is the pressure of the How many people are represented Why are Adams and Sherman Questions mentioned by the people? What reason had the people for thinking that the nation's life was "at hazard", that is, in danger? What portal is referred to in the Who were the Spartans? How did they show their joy? "Spartan"-a native of Sparta, one of the states of anci Greece. At the battle of Thermopyle three hundred Spartans un Leonidas held a narrow pass against a large Persian army, until ev Spartan was slain. "Phoenix" a bird which the ancient Egyptians believed visi their country once in several hundred years. They thought this bi burned itself to death and from its ashes sprang a new Phoenix. Samuel Woodworth (1785-1842), an American poet and editor, wa born in Scituate, Massachusetts. He was a printer by trade. H wrote patriotic songs, but of all his writings the "Old Oaken Bucket is best liked. Bsk One dy clam'-or-ous ith sound" e states of ancient red Spartans under army, until every is believed visited thought this bird w Phoenix. nd editor, was y trade. He ken Bucket" d. d. it; The Old Oaken Bucket 29 2 That moss-covered vessel I hail as a treasure; For often, at noon, when returned from the field, I found it the source of an exquisite pleasure, The purest and sweetest that nature can yield. 3 How sweet from the green mossy brim to receive it, As fancy reverts to my father's plantation, And sighs for the bucket which hangs in the well: HELPS TO STUDY What "" does the poet remember? scribe the bucket? On what part of the bucket did When did the boy find greatest What do you think he did in the field? How does the poet describe the bottom of the well? What does this tell you of the depth of the well? What does the poet say is the emblem of truth? How did the boy drink from the bucket? What does the poem tell us could not tempt the boy to leave the old oaken bucket? |