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Which seamstress who made several flags for the revolution?
Betsy Ross is credited with sewing the first 'Stars and Stripes' flag.
How many strips were on the flag when Betsy Ross made it?
She didn't make it. This is a story her grandson made up. Congress gives credit to Francis Hopkinson who designed the flag. The first flag was made for the navy in 1776 and it was a basic British flag with stripes. The second flag had stars where the British flag had a cross.
Why did besty ross make the US flag?
No. It was a story made up by her grandson nor did she have anything to do with the selection of the colors or design. Francis Hopkinson is the man who was recognized by Congress for the design of the flag. However, Betsy Ross DID make flags in an upholstery business that she and her husband operated in Philadelphia.
Who is credited with sewing the first American flag?
Although the colonies had many different flags in the early days of the revolution, Betsy Ross lays claim to the stars and stripes. Her design was so simple and powerful that it was universally adopted.
What type of stars were easy for Betsy Ross to make?
Betsy Ross found it easy to make five-pointed stars, as they could be cut from a single piece of fabric with one snip and then folded to create the desired shape. This method was efficient and practical for her sewing tasks. The simplicity of the design helped in the quick production of the early American flags.
Did Betty Ross make the US flag?
Actually its "Betsy" Ross and yes she did make U.S. flags... but she did NOT design or make the first U.S. flags. Francis Hopkinson is credited with making the first U.S. flags with 13 six-pointed stars.
Did Betsy Ross make more flags after the American flag?
Actually Betsy Ross is known to have made flags for the Pennsylvania Navy not necessarily American flags. They were probably signal flags as those were the most important flags to have on board. There is no record of Ms. Ross making the first American flag - she had just as much of an opportunity to make it as any one of the other numerous flagmakers in the city of Philadelphia. More Congress has recognized Francis Hopkins as the creator of the flag. He designed the flag for the Navy in 1776. The story about Ross is just that a story and is not true.
What did Betsy Ross give in life?
Betsy Ross helped in only one way really she made a difference by helping make American flags.
What did Betsy Ross do for america?
She made the flags
What did Betsy Ross do after she finished the flag?
she gave other people flags [she made flags for others]
Which seamstress who made several flags for the revolution?
Betsy Ross is credited with sewing the first 'Stars and Stripes' flag.
How many Flags did Besty Ross Sew?
over 9,000
Who cut the flag into pieces and was honored for it?
wasnt it Betsy ross. who cut up different flags to make a basic model of what we have now?
Where was the flag made in?
Of course there are many different flags that originated in many different places. If you mean the national flag of the United States, there is a story that it was first made by Betsy Ross in her shop in Philadelphia, but nobody has proved that. Mrs. Ross did make some flags for navy ships, and there are receipts for the payment.
Who was a seamstress that made several flags for the revolution?
The most famous was Betsy Ross.
Why was Betsey Ross important to history?
She sewed the American flags and she helped in wars
How many strips were on the flag when Betsy Ross made it?
She didn't make it. This is a story her grandson made up. Congress gives credit to Francis Hopkinson who designed the flag. The first flag was made for the navy in 1776 and it was a basic British flag with stripes. The second flag had stars where the British flag had a cross.
