The First Flag

PART A: Which statement best identifies a theme of the text?

• When teams work well together, they will overcome every challenge.
• Everyday people can contribute to great causes through hard work.
• The best way to bring about great change is through small, kind acts.
• Women had to find creative ways to contribute to history.

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PART B: Which quote from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

• “The men showed Betsy Ross a drawing of the flag of the new country. It had stars and stripes.” (Paragraph 3)
• “We were making the flag as a present, which meant we would not be paid for the flag.” (Paragraph 4
• “‘This is it. This is just what we need to inspire the army.’” (Paragraph 5)
• “We made more flags. In all those battles, soldiers saw that flag. Still, it was difficult to win.” (Paragraph 7)

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How does paragraph 8 contribute to the story’s development?

• It shows how the flag was necessary to win the war.
• It gives an example of a time when the flag inspired people in battle.
• It presents the flag as a key part of American history.
• It explains why the seamstress did not feel like she made a difference.

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