Understanding the Symbolism of the U.S. Flag

Understanding the Symbolism of the U.S. Flag

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

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The video explains the symbolism and history of the United States flag. It covers the design elements, such as the stars representing the 50 states and the stripes symbolizing the 13 original colonies. The historical context of the 13 colonies and their fight for independence from England is also discussed.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is believed to have created the U.S. flag?

George Washington

Thomas Jefferson

Benjamin Franklin

Betsy Ross

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the blue rectangle with stars on the U.S. flag represent?

The original 13 colonies

The union of 50 states

The federal government

The American Revolution

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many stripes are there on the U.S. flag?

10

12

13

15

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following was one of the original 13 colonies?

Massachusetts

Florida

California

Texas

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which two states are represented by the Carolinas on the U.S. flag?

North and South Dakota

North and South Carolina

North and South Georgia

North and South Virginia