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PUZZLE #38 - PHILADELPHIA

IN-CONTEXT WORD DEFINITIONS

cobblestone: Stone paving commonly found on historic streets in Philadelphia's oldest neighborhoods. Old stone street paving that helps give Philadelphia’s colonial neighborhoods a sense of Revolutionary-era history.

meeting: Gathering such as the Continental Congress held in Philadelphia before independence. A gathering of colonial leaders in Philadelphia to discuss resistance independence and the future of the colonies.

town hall: Public civic building like Philadelphia's historic meeting places for colonial leaders. A public building where Philadelphia residents or colonial officials could gather for civic business and debate.

brotherly love: Meaning of Philadelphia's name from the Greek words for love and brother. The meaning behind Philadelphia’s name and a phrase often associated with the city’s civic spirit.

port city: City with a harbor for shipping along the Delaware River like colonial Philadelphia. Philadelphia’s role as a busy Delaware River trading center during the colonial and Revolutionary eras.

river: The Delaware waterway beside Philadelphia that supported trade and travel. The Delaware River beside Philadelphia which carried travelers supplies and trade important to the growing city.

courthouse: Colonial government building associated with public law and civic affairs in Philadelphia. A civic building linked with colonial law public announcements and Philadelphia’s early government affairs.

clergyman: Religious leader who was an influential figure in Philadelphia's colonial community. A religious leader who could influence community life and public discussion in colonial Philadelphia.

crier: Official who publicly announced news and proclamations in colonial Philadelphia. A public announcer who could deliver news proclamations and other official messages in colonial Philadelphia.

merchant-class: Group of traders and business owners important to Philadelphia's colonial economy. The traders shop owners and businesspeople whose commerce helped make colonial Philadelphia an important city.

tavern: Colonial inn or drinking establishment where Philadelphians met and exchanged news. A colonial gathering place where Philadelphians could share news discuss politics and hear traveling visitors.

Secret Word: Meaning of Philadelphia's name from the Greek words for love and brother. The meaning behind Philadelphia’s name and a phrase often associated with the city’s civic spirit.