Congress had picked the colors of the Stars and Stripes. They did not say where they had to go. What did Congress do?

Congress told people the colors of the flag, and it has stars and stripes.

Congress did not say where the stars and stripes had to go. What problems did this create?

People put the stars and stripes in different places.

Which of these sentences is an opinion?

That is the story - and it's a good one.

What is the passage mostly about?

The American flag went through many changes.

Why did America need a flag?

America finally had its freedom.

Francis Scott Key wrote the Star-Spangled banner after watching the battle. How did he know who won the battle?

He saw the American flag flying over the fort.

When did America first need a flag?

America first needed a flag after the American Revolution.

Which is not a way citizens show respect for the flag?

Letting the flag fall on the ground

Which of the following were part of the original 13 colonies?

New Jersey, Maryland, North Carolina

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1
America fought England during the American Revolution. Who won?
Neither the British or Americans won.
Both the Americans and British won.
The British won.
The Americans won.
2
Congress had picked the colors of the Stars and Stripes. They did not say where they had to go. What did Congress do?
Congress told people where to hang the flag.
Congress told people where to put the stars an stripes.
Congress told people the colors of the flag, and it has stars and stripes.
Congress told people that America's flag was the best flag.
3
Congress did not say where the stars and stripes had to go. What problems did this create?
People changed the colors.
People created the same flag.
People put different shapes on the flag.
People put the stars and stripes in different places.
4
Who was the president during The Civil War?
Francis Scott Key
Betsy Ross
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
5
Who do we believe sewed the first American flag?
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Congress
Betsy Ross
6
Which of these sentences is an opinion?
Abraham Lincoln was the president during The Civil War.
Betsy Ross made some changes to the flag.
General Washington wanted a new flag.
That is the story - and it's a good one.
7
What is the passage mostly about?
Why George Washington was important.
All countries have different kinds of flags.
The American Revolution was a difficult war.
The American flag went through many changes.
8
Why did America need a flag?
America finally had its freedom.
America was competing with England for the best flag.
America was split into 13 colonies.
The North and South wanted separate flags.
9
Who won the Civil War?
The North
The South
10
Which is not a nickname for the American flag?
Stars and Stipes
America the Beautiful
Red, White, and Blue
Old Glory
11
Who wrote the Star-Spangled Banner?
Betsy Ross
Abraham Lincoln
Francis Scott Key
George Washington
12
It would make George Washington's soldiers feel like a real army fighting for a real country. Fact or Opinion
Fact
Opinion
13
Francis Scott Key wrote the Star-Spangled banner after watching the battle. How did he know who won the battle?
He saw the American soldiers running away.
He saw the American and British soldiers celebrating together.
He saw the American flag flying over the fort.
He heard the British say they had won.
14
George Washington wanted a new flag. Fact or Opinion
Opinion
Fact
15
When did America first need a flag?
America first needed a flag after the American Revolution.
America first needed a flag before the 1700's.
America first needed a flag during the War of 1812.
America first needed a flag as soon people came to America from England.
16
What do the stars represent on the flag?
The number of people that came to America
The 50 states
The number of people in Congress
The original 13 colonies
17
Which is not a way citizens show respect for the flag?
Letting the flag fall on the ground
Having parades and picnics
Saying the Pledge of Allegiance
Celebrating Flag Day
18
What do the stripes represent on the flag?
The number of people in Congress
The original 13 colonies
The number of people that came to America
The 50 states
19
Which of the following were part of the original 13 colonies?
New Jersey, California, New York
Maryland, Florida, Texas
Alaska, Pennsylvania, Delaware
New Jersey, Maryland, North Carolina

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