Betsy Ross and the American Flag

What skill did Betsy Ross use to make a living?

• Sewing

• Cooking

• Painting

• Teaching

Why did people come to Betsy Ross for help with making things?

• Because she was known for doing a wonderful job

• Because she was the only person in town

• Because she was related to George Washington

• Because she owned a large store

What was the main reason the army needed Betsy Ross’s help?

• They needed a flag for the new country

• They needed new uniforms

• They wanted to decorate the store

• They wanted to make curtains

Why did Betsy Ross suggest not using silver stars on the flag?

• It would be too difficult to make them

• She did not like the color silver

• She wanted to use gold stars instead

• She thought silver was too expensive

How did Betsy Ross and her helpers feel about making the flag?

• They worked hard and were proud of their work

• They were bored and uninterested

• They wanted to quit before finishing

• They were angry about not being paid

What evidence from the story shows that the flag was important to the army?

• The army flew the flag on Independence Day

• The flag was used as a tablecloth

• The flag was given as a gift to Betsy Ross

• The flag was hidden and never used

Why did George Washington keep the flag for a special day before showing it to others?

• He wanted to inspire the army at the right moment

• He was not happy with the flag

• He wanted to sell the flag

• He forgot about the flag

How did Betsy Ross contribute to the creation of the United States, according to the story?

• She helped make the first flag for the new country

• She fought in the army

• She wrote the Declaration of Independence

• She became the first president

What can you infer about Betsy Ross’s character from her actions in the story?

• She was hardworking and skilled

• She was lazy and careless

• She was uninterested in helping others

• She was afraid of new challenges

Why was the creation of the flag considered a present, and what did that mean for Betsy Ross and her helpers?

• They would not be paid for making the flag

• They would receive a large reward

• They would get a medal from the army

• They would become famous immediately