American Flag Quiz

When did the Second Continental Congress pass the Flag Resolution?

• July 4, 1776

• June 14, 1777

• May 20, 1775

• April 19, 1775

What does the United States Flag have according to the resolution passed by the Second Continental Congress?

• 50 red and white alternating stripes

• 13 red and white alternating stripes and a blue area with white stars

• 13 blue and white alternating stripes

• 50 stars representing each state

What is celebrated on June 14 in the United States?

• Independence Day

• Constitution Day

• Flag Day

• Veterans Day

How many stars and stripes were on the American flag after the change on January 13, 1794?

• 13 stars and 13 stripes

• 15 stars and 15 stripes

• 13 stars and 15 stripes

• 15 stars and 13 stripes

On what date was the number of stripes on the American flag officially returned to 13?

• June 24, 1912

• January 3, 1959

• August 21, 1959

• April 4, 1818

What was the star pattern changed to on January 3, 1959?

• Six rows of eight stars each

• Seven rows of seven stars each

• Nine rows of five stars each

• Eleven rows of five stars each

How many white stars are there on the United States flag?

• 13

• 50

• 48

• 51

What is the name given to the blue part of the United States flag?

• The Union

• The Confederation

• The Alliance

• The Federation

What are some of the nicknames for the United States flag?

• The Red, White, and Blue

• The Star Spangled Banner, the Stars and Stripes, and Old Glory

• The Eagle Banner

• The Liberty Ensign

What event was the original Star Spangled Banner associated with?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Battle of Baltimore during the War of 1812

• The American Civil War

• The Revolutionary War