7th Gr. Flag Code Review (US/IL)

Who is traditionally credited with sewing the first flag?

• Betty Rogers

• Francis Scott Key

• Betsy Ross

Who do vexillologists believe was the designer of the first flag?

• Francis Hopkinson

• Betsy Ross

• Francis Scott Key

What date do we observe Flag Day throughout America?

• June 14th

• June 1st

• July 4th

Why do we observe this day as Flag Day?

• This is the day that the flag was first raised.

• This is the day that the flag was officially authorized by Congress.

• This is the day Betsy Ross finished sewing the flag.

How many stripes are on the current flag?

• 13

• 12

• 15

Why was this number of stripes chosen for the flag?

• Number of original settlers in America

• Number of colonist who signed the Declaration of Independence

• Number of original colonies

How many stars are on the current flag?

• 48

• 50

• 13

Why was this number chosen for the number of stars?

• Number of current states today

• Number of states in the 1800's

• Number of survivors of the Revolutionary War

Who is credited with sewing the flag that flew over Fort McHenry during the war of 1812?

• Francis Scott Key

• Betsy Ross

• Mary Pickersgill

How many stars and stripes were on the Fort McHenry flag?

• 15 total

• 15 each

• 12 each