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Betsy Ross

Betsy Ross. The Patriot Seamstress. The Legend. In June, 1776, George Washington, Robert Morris, and George Ross came to visit Betsy and asked her to sew a flag

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Betsy Ross

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  1. Betsy Ross The Patriot Seamstress

  2. The Legend • In June, 1776, George Washington, Robert Morris, and George Ross came to visit Betsy and asked her to sew a flag • Though it is unknown if the legend is true, Betsy definitely was one of the first to sew the American flag designed by Francis Hopkinson

  3. Her Life • Born January 1, 1752 • Died January 30, 1836 • Attended Quaker schools • Married three different times; each of her husbands died within several years of marriage

  4. A Founding Mother • There were so many prominent Founding Fathers at the time of the Revolution in America; the people wanted a Founding Mother • A strong woman who was able to endure the trauma of being widowed three different times and who was able to raise a young child without her husband

  5. Important Traits • An excellent businesswoman, capable of running a highly successful upholstery business by herself • Persevering despite serious obstacles and challenges • Artistically gifted

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