Legend of Betsy Ross

Who made the first United States flag?

• Betsy Ross

• George Washington

• no one knows

2. This text tells the legend of Betsy Ross. What happens first in the story?

• Betsy Ross made a flag like Washington’s drawing, but changed the stars.

• Betsy Ross’ flag was the first United States flag.

• George Washington gave Betsy Ross a drawing of a flag for the United States.

The story of Betsy Ross is a legend. Read this definition of a legend from the text:“A legend is a popular story that people tell others. It is usually about a person, but the story may not be true.”What does this tell us about the legend of Betsy Ross?

• The legend of Betsy Ross may or may not be true.

• he legend of Betsy Ross is definitely true.

• The legend of Betsy Ross is definitely not true.

4. What is the main idea in “Legend of Betsy Ross”?

• Betsy Ross did not want the US flag to have stars with six points

• No one knows for sure who made the first US flag.

• The legend of Betsy Ross is that Betsy Ross made the first US flag.

What are legends usually about?Legends are usually about a __________.

• Animals

• Places

• Person