Red, White, and Blue: The Story of the American Flag

Which word means groups of people who left their own land to settle in another land?

• nicknames

• colonies

• stripes

• birthday

Which sentence is a statement of opinion?

• The American flag is beautiful.

• The American flag flies in many places.

• Flag Day is June 14th.

• The American flag is a symbol.

Which word means war in which the 13 American colonies gained their freedom from England?

• Colonies

• freedom

• America

• American Revolution

Which sentence is a statement of fact?

• Betsy Ross made the best flag.

• Everyone loves the American flag.

• George Washington was a General in the Army.

• Betsy Ross's story is a good one.

Which word means the national lawmaking group of the United States?

• Congress

• flag

• American Revolution

• colonies

Why did the author write Red, White, and Blue: The Story of the American Flag?

• He wanted to describe what the American flag looks like.

• He wanted to inform you of how the American came to be.

• He wanted to entertain you with a funny story about the American flag.

• He wanted to persuade you to love the American flag.

Which word means another name for North American and South America?

• America

• Congress

• American Revolution

• freedom

According to the story, which is a nickname NOT given for the American Flag?

• Red, White, and Blue

• Stars and Stripes

• Old Glory

• High Flier

Which word means the day you were born?

• colonies

• birthday

• stripes

• stars

When did America first need a flag of its own?

• after the American Revolution

• before the 1700s

• during the War of 1812

• after the White House burned down