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What are facts about Betsy Ross's early life?
Ross was born in Philadelphia to a Quaker family. When she married her first husband she married outside of the religion, so was exiled from her church and family. John Ross was killed by a gunpowder explosion at the start of the revolution . A year later she remarries and he second husband dies after he is captured by the British and jailed. In 1783 she marries for the third time. In 1834 she died at the age of 84. The story about the first flag made by her is just that, a story. There is no creditable proof of the story. Credit for the first flag is given to Francis Hopkins. He made the first flag in 1776 for the navy and Congress has recognized this as the first flag.
How was Benjamin Banneker's life different from most African Americans of the time?
Banneker was allowed to attend school where he learned to read and write. He became an inventor, a land surveyor and he is credited with inventing the clock.
What pay did dressmakers make in colonial times?
Life as a seamstress in the colonial days could become very difficult. They worked all day long and had very little time for other hobbies or their families. They mainly made dresses and repaired clothing for the people in their town. They were also severely under paid and were treated as servants by the wealthier class. Only few could become rich and those were the ones who made the most outstanding dresses and would get paid well the richer people. Their tools mostly included scissors, needles, and fabrics. Their main fabrics were cotton because silk was very expensive and very rare. One of the most famous seamstress's was Betsy Ross who created the American flag.
Is the nation worth dying for?
No. But Hitler thought so, one of his famous sayings was "what is life ? Life is the nation. Beyond the life of the individual is the life of the nation".
What was life like in the south from 1800-1860?
Life in the South depended on the individual during the 1800s. Slaves had a very hard life while plantation owners were living the great life.
What life lessons can you learn from Betsy Ross?
I learned if you keep trying, work hard, and be a good person you could accomplish something really big in your life!!!
Can you tell me about Betsy Ross' early life?
betsy's early life is she was born in Philadelphia and she was poor
What did Betsy Ross give in life?
Betsy Ross helped in only one way really she made a difference by helping make American flags.
Where did the Betsy Ross grow up at?
Betsy Ross lived her entire life in Philadelphia. The house she lived in still stands today and can be visited by anyone
Was Betsy Ross's life hard?
yes betsy's life was hard going through her husbands death
What kind of life did Betsy Ross lead?
making the american flag
Betsy Ross education?
Betsy Ross worked at a upholstory business.She let a really strict life being the eighth child in 17 people she had many chores
What are Life lessons learned in the Trojan war?
Greed is good, killing is good. Good life lessons?
Who were Betsy Ross's friends?
Not much is known about her personal life . She was not famous in her day.
Who were Betsy Ross friends?
Not much is known about her personal life . She was not famous in her day.
What is Betsy Ross religion?
Betsy Ross was originally from a Quaker Family
What life lessons have you learned from desserts?
That sugar is unhealthy :(
