U.S. Flag Day Tomorrow. Here's a Quiz on It-- Part 2

3.  Which of the following features of the actual Star-Spangled Banner flag is NOT true:

a)  It had 15 stars on it;

b)  It had 15 stripes on it;

c)  The stars were in a circle;

d)  It's now preserved at the Smithsonian Institution.

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4.  The "Star-Spangled Banner" was written during which war?

a)  French and Indian War;

b)  American Revolution;

c)  War of 1812;

d)  Civil War.

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There is no contemporary account that says Betsy Ross actually made the first  U.S. flag.   What di we know for a fact about her role?

a)  She was a friend of Martha Washington;

b)  In 1870, Betsy Ross's daughter, Rachel Fletcher, publicized and testified as to Betsy's role;

c)  She designed the yellow "Don't Tread On Me" flag;

d)  She was elected to Congress

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Answers below

3.  c

4.  c

5.  b

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