Question 1: Happy Flag Day! What was the name of the first unified American flag?
A Continental Union Flag
B Bedford Flag
C Gadsden Flag
The Continental Union Flag, used from 1775 to 1777, was the first flag of the United Colonies. Also known as the Grand Union Flag, it combined the British Union flag with 13 stripes, each representing one of the original colonies.
Correct Answer: Continental Union Flag
Question 2: What does the red color on the national flag symbolize?
A Purity and innocence
B Vigilance and perseverance
C Valor and bravery
The red on the flag represents valor and bravery. The flag also features white, symbolizing purity and innocence, and blue, representing vigilance, perseverance, and justice. Together, these colors embody the nation’s enduring ideals and strength.
Correct Answer: Valor and bravery
Question 3: Which state’s admission added the 50th star to the US flag?
A Hawaii
B New Mexico
C Arizona
The 50 white stars on a blue background represent the 50 states of the United States of America. The 50th star was added when the flag was updated on July 4, 1960, following Hawaii’s admission as a state in 1959.
Correct Answer: Hawaii