The American Flag
Introduction
Since we have been learning about the history of the American Flag, I would like you to do the following assignment.
Task
Your task is to answer this Big ?:
How many times did the flag under go changes?
Process
Before you answer the Big ?:
.place your name on the paper
.you do not need to answer these little questions in complete sentences, however you must list ALL the dates and changes that the flag went through.
.use the useful links below the little questions to find the answers
.use your answers to the little questions to help you write a timeline that will answer the big ?
Little Questions
1. In what year was the flag created?
2. How many stars and strips did the flag have first?
3. In what year did the flag receive 15 strips?
4. Why was the Flag Act of 1818 passed?
5. In 1819 why was a star added to the flag?
6. What happened in 1820 to the flag?
7. With the admission of each of theses states: Missouri, Arkansas, Michigan, Florida, Texas, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Oregon What changed about the flag? When?
8. Why was another star added in 1861?
9.What happened to the flag when West Virginia, Nevada, Nebraska and Colorado were added?
10. Did the flag go through changes in 1890 and 1891? What were they? Why did they happen?
11. What happened to the flag after Utah, Oklahoma, New Mexico andArizona were admitted?
12. What happened in 1959 to the flag?
13. How many stars and stripes are on the flag today?
Evaluation: