Arms of Liberty Punch Bowl

High school (ages 12+)
Holidays & Celebrations

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/arms-of-liberty-punch-bowl

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the material composition?Silver, with a gold-plated exterior
2. What is the date of fabrication?1883
3. Why was the bowl made?France made it as a gift to the United States to show respect and strong ties. It celebrated shared ideals of liberty and democracy.
4. How big is the bowl?It can hold hundreds of gallons of punch, so it is very large. It was meant for big public celebrations, not small gatherings.

Cultural Diplomacy: The exchange of ideas, values, and culture between nations to foster mutual understanding and goodwill.
Repoussé: A metalworking technique where a design is hammered out from the reverse side to create a raised image.
Material Culture: The physical objects, resources, and spaces that people use to define their culture and group identity.