What is the U.S. Flag?

The video explores the history and symbolism of the United States flag. It begins with the early flags, including the Grand Union Flag, and discusses the creation of the Betsy Ross Flag in 1776. The video explains how the flag evolved with the addition of new states, leading to the current design with 50 stars. It highlights the flag's symbolism of liberty and democracy and its connection to the national anthem, the Star Spangled Banner, written by Francis Scott Key.

What was the name of the first national flag of the United States?

• The Colonial Flag

• The Stars and Stripes

• The Grand Union Flag

• The Liberty Flag

Why does the current United States flag have 50 stars?

• To represent the 50 original colonies

• To symbolize 50 years of independence

• To represent the 50 states in the union

• To honor 50 historical events

What decision was made about the stripes on the flag in 1818?

• To add a stripe for each new state

• To keep 13 stripes for the original colonies

• To remove all stripes

• To change the color of the stripes

Who wrote the poem that became the United States national anthem?

• Betsy Ross

• Francis Scott Key

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

During which occasions do Americans typically sing the national anthem?

• During family gatherings

• At the start of every month

• On some holidays and big sporting events

• During school assemblies