The United States Flag
History of the United States Flag
The National Anthem
Vocabulary and Random Questions
Review
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The first United States flag was adopted after what?

The thirteen American colonies.

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In what years was the Flag referred as "The Grand Union Flag"?

1776-1777

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What  is our national anthem called?

"The Star-Spangled Banner"

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The Common spirit or feeling of pride found in members of a group

Espirt de corps

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JROTC stands for what?

Junior Reserve Officer's Training Corps

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What were the problems with the first flag design?

Some of the stars had five points, others had six points.
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Which flags were flown during 1777-1795?

The Ross & Hopkinson Flags.
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What are the four main times the song is played?

Official government events

Official military events

Some sporting events

Some national holidays

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A long-established practice followed among people.
Customs
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What year did the Army JROTC come into being?

1916

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When did the flag change?

Each time a new state joined the nation.

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How long has our current flag been flown?

66 years

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Who wrote the "Star-Spangled Banner"?

Francis Scott Key

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How many steps are there to fold the national flag?

5 steps

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What happened in 1964 to open JROTC programs to other services?

The Revitalization Act of 1964

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When was the last year the current flag was changed?

1959

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How many stars were on the flag from 1912 to 1959?

48 stars

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The inspiration for writing the "Star-Spangled Banner" was due to what?

The flag was still standing after a night of bombardment on Fort McHenry.

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Another word for a flagpole used to carry unit guidons or colors.

Staff

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What is the mission of JROTC?

"To motivate young people to be better citizens"

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What states were the last to join the nation?

Alaska and Hawaii

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The flag flown from 1822 - 1836 became known as what in 1831?


"Old Glory"

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Congress made the "Star-Spangled Banner" our national anthem in ___________, 117 years after Key wrote it.

1931

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What step in folding the colors is making a triangular fold by bringing the striped corner of the folded edge to the open edge?

Step 3

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What did the National Defense Act of 1916 do?

Created the Reserves Officers' Training Corp, which JROTC is apart of.