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CIVICS 12 TH GRADE. THE U.S FLAG. QUESTION 1 “WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE AN AMERICAN?” WRITE 10 REASONS IN YOUR NOTES. QUESTION 2 “WHATE DOES OUR FLAG SYMBOLIZE TO YOU? MAKE A LIST OF 7 THINGS. HISTORY OF THE FLAG. “Grand Union” flag (1776)
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CIVICS 12TH GRADE THE U.S FLAG
QUESTION 1“WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE AN AMERICAN?” WRITE 10 REASONS IN YOUR NOTES
QUESTION 2“WHATE DOES OUR FLAG SYMBOLIZE TO YOU?MAKE A LIST OF 7 THINGS
HISTORY OF THE FLAG “Grand Union” flag (1776) Betsy Ross is know for sewing the first flag Today’s flag
QUESTION 3“WHAT DO THE COLORS MEAN?” Hardiness and Valor Purity and Innocence Vigilance, Perseverance, and Justice
Question 4“The Flag Symbols” STAR = symbol of the heavens and divine goal to which man has aspired to reach STRIPE = symbol of the rays of light coming from the sun Fringe = Optional, indoor flags only, an “Honorable Enrichment”
Question 5“ The Parts of the Flag” Hoist – end closet to the pole Fly – end farthest from the pole Halyard – Rope Canton – The upper areas of the flag by the flagstaff Field – The background color of the flag Staff – The pole upon which the flag is supported