Understanding Flag Day and Its Significance

What is the significance of June 14, 1777, in the history of the United States flag?

• The flag was first flown over the White House.

• The flag was officially adopted by the Second Continental Congress.

• The flag was first used in a battle.

• The flag was first displayed at the United Nations.

How many different versions of the United States flag have there been since its creation?

• 13

• 27

• 50

• 100

What does the red color in the United States flag stand for?

• Love

• Courage

• Strength

• Passion

What does the white color in the United States flag represent?

• Peace

• Purity

• Unity

• Hope

What is the significance of the stars on the original United States flag?

• They represent the 50 states.

• They represent the original 13 colonies.

• They represent the founding fathers.

• They represent the military branches.

Why is the story of Betsy Ross sewing the original flag considered a myth?

• There is no evidence to support it.

• It was proven false by historians.

• It was a story told by her family.

• It was a fictional tale in a book.

What was the original number of stars and stripes on the flag before 1795?

• 10 stars and 10 stripes

• 13 stars and 13 stripes

• 15 stars and 15 stripes

• 20 stars and 20 stripes

When is Flag Day celebrated in the United States?

• July 4

• June 14

• May 1

• August 15

Which two states joined the United States in 1795, prompting a change in the flag?

• Texas and California

• Alaska and Hawaii

• Kentucky and Vermont

• Florida and Georgia

What did President Woodrow Wilson do in 1916 regarding Flag Day?

• He ignored it

• He made a proclamation for an official Flag Day

• He canceled it

• He changed the date