Confederate Flags and Their History

The video explores the history of Confederate flags during the Civil War, starting with the Bonnie Blue flag, which was initially adopted by Mississippi. The Confederate government sought new designs, leading to the Stars and Bars flag, which caused confusion on the battlefield. The Confederate army and navy eventually adopted a battle flag design. Over time, the popularity of the official flag waned, and the battle flag gained prominence. The Confederate government made further changes to the flag, but the final design was short-lived as the Confederacy surrendered soon after.

What was the inspiration for the first flag used by the Confederate states during the Civil War?

• The Austrian Empire

• The Union Flag

• The Republic of West Florida

• The British Empire

Which color was considered a 'Yankee color' and avoided in Confederate flag designs?

• Green

• Red

• Blue

• White

Why was the 'Stars and Bars' flag problematic on the battlefield?

• It was too small to be seen

• It was similar to the Union flag

• It was too colorful

• It was not durable

Who was mistakenly credited with designing a famous American flag?

• Betsy Ross

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

What was the name given to the Confederate national flag adopted during the Civil War?

• The Union Jack

• The Stars and Stripes

• The Bonnie Blue

• The Stars and Bars

What was the Confederate Army's solution to the flag confusion on the battlefield?

• They created a new flag with more stars

• They used the Union flag

• They adopted a rejected design as a battle flag

• They used a white flag

What change was made to the Confederate flag in 1863?

• The flag was made larger

• Stars were removed

• The battle flag was placed in the corner on a white background

• A blue background was added

What was the issue with the 1863 Confederate flag design?

• It resembled a surrender flag

• It was too similar to the Union flag

• It was not visible at night

• It was too colorful

What addition was made to the Confederate flag to avoid confusion with a surrender flag?

• A yellow circle

• A green stripe

• A blue star

• A red bar

How long did the final Confederate flag design last before the Confederacy surrendered?

• 36 days

• 78 days

• 100 days

• 50 days