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The history behind the British flag: It used to be called the Union flag/ Union jack because it represented the union of all the countries of the United Kingdom. The flag is an amalgamation of three flags, England North Ireland and Scotland.
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What is some of the history behind the Cuban Flag?
Some of the history behind the Cuban national flag is that it was adopted in 1848. The flag emerged when Cuba was trying to break free from Spanish rule.
When the british flag first used?
when was the british flag first used
How many times has the British flag changed?
The british have never had a flag to change
When was Flag of the British Virgin Islands created?
Flag of the British Virgin Islands was created in 1960.
What is the story behind the UK flag?
it is a safety flag for the english
What is some of the history behind the Cuban Flag?
Some of the history behind the Cuban national flag is that it was adopted in 1848. The flag emerged when Cuba was trying to break free from Spanish rule.
What is the significance of the black Union Jack flag in British history and culture?
The black Union Jack flag is a symbol of mourning and remembrance in British history and culture. It is often used to commemorate tragic events or losses, such as during times of national mourning or to honor fallen soldiers. The flag serves as a somber reminder of the sacrifices made and the hardships endured throughout British history.
What gave the australians flag Britain flag?
Australia was a British colony, and adapted their flag from the British flag.
What legacy did Betsy Ross leave behind?
She didn't make the flag. This is a story her grandson made up in 1870. 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.
How is the Hawaiian flag related to the British flag?
In the top left corner is a minny British flag
When the british flag first used?
when was the british flag first used
How many times has the British flag changed?
The british have never had a flag to change
Is Betsy Ross the woman who sewed the American flag?
This is another American fable about our history. Ross did not make the flag nor did Washington design it. Her grandson made up the story and has come to us as truth. Congress gives credit to Francis Hopkinson who designed the first flag for the navy in 1776. It was a basic British Union flag with stripes and our second flag replaced the cross on the British flag with stars. The colors do not stand for anything contrary to the Boy Scout handbook.
How many lines of symmetry does the british flag have?
the British flag has no lines of symmetry it only has a point of symmetry (in the middle of the flag)
Why is the British Union flag on the colonial flag of Jamaica?
This is because Jamaica is a British colony.
Where can one find the colors of the Indonesian flag?
There are several sites located on the internet with the history behind the colors chosen for the flag. You can also find that information in your library. The colors of the Indonesian flag are a red stripe on top of a white stripe.
What does the flag Tuvalu look like?
The flag of Tuvalu is a light blue background representing the Pacific Ocean, with nine stars representing the nine islands, and the British jack completing the upper left quadrant. See the link below for a picture and history of the flag.
