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Flags
The histories, meanings, and descriptions of the flags of the Countries of the World and the etiquette of using them.
6,955 Questions
Which woman is often said to have created the first US flag?
Betsy Ross is said to have sewn the first flag.
Why did a Mexican flag written 1824 fly boldly over the Alamo?
More than likely, it didn't!
Some say it was the Alamo defenders championing the cause of the Mexican Constitution of 1824. This was decreed three years after Mexico won it's independence from Spain in 1821, establishing the "United Mexican States" as a Federal Republic. Thereby, it allowed states, including the Mexican State of Coahuila y Texas, certain rights and a degree of self government.
However, this was overturned by Mexican Dictator, Santa Ana. The Constitution that gave Texans rights they had grown accustomed to, was now being taken away.
While there were factions among the Texans wanting the re-establishment of the Constitution, and thus, why some feel the Flag of 1824 was flown, many scholars feel it was highly unlikely that by the time of the Alamo, they wanted to fight to the death for the cause of the Constitution of 1824. Rather, it seems by this time that they were fighting for the cause of Independence - period!
Think about the circumstances at the time of the siege of the Alamo. Unbeknownst to the Alamo defenders, the Texas Declaration of Independence was signed on March 2, 1836. This was several days before the Alamo fell on March 6th. However, this did not mean that William Travis was unaware that something like this was in the offing. In fact, he sent representatives to attend the Washington-on-the Brazos convention where the declaration was officially signed. Does it sound like they would be fighting for the 1824 Constitution or for Texas Independence?
Finally, there is absolutely no proof whatsoever that the 1824 Flag did not fly over the Alamo. However, the same is true of it having been flown over the Alamo. The fact is, it was highly unlikely.
Who was the first American to make an America flag?
i think it was besty ross agian but i'm not soo sure!
What does it mean when the the flag is not flying at the white house?
it means that there is no speical day that day
What is the state flower of Louisiana?
The magnolia is the state flower of Louisiana, and are beautiful, large white flowers, with a yellow center. While Magnolia trees aren't as tall as many other trees, they are beautiful, with large, deep green leaves year-round.
What are the four flags that flown over Texas from 1519-1836?
Texas under Spain
Texas under France
Texas under Mexico
Is the American flag ever flown upside-down?
I cant think of a specific instance when the flag was flown upside down, but it is only done when a US position has been overrun or if there is an emergency there.
A national flag flying upside down is an international sign of distress.
What flag has one star with 2 white and 3 red stripes?
The Filipino flag does. The country of Philippines
What does the x on the rebel flag stand for?
An answer from Viper1usmc
The best-known of all Confederate flags-the battle flag-is often erroneously confused with the national flag of the Confederacy. The battle flag features the cross of St. Andrew (the apostle was martyred by being crucified on an X-shaped cross), and is commonly called the "Southern Cross." A large degree of the Southern population was of Scottish and Scotch-Irish ancestry, and thus familiar with St. Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland. The stars represented the eleven states actually in the Confederacy, plus Kentucky and Missouri. This flag is the flap popularly associated with Robert E. Lee, and is the flag under which he fought.
The Army of Northern Virginia was the first to design a flag with the cross of St. Andrew, and Gen. P. G. T. Beauregard proposed adopting a version of it as the standard battle flag of the Confederate army. The Harper's Weekly Image above shows Beauregard's Arkansas troops serving under the "Stars and Bars" flag in 1861. The Army of Northern Virginia can be seen serving under the "Southern Cross" in 1862. One of its virtues was that, unlike the Stars and Bars, the Southern Cross was next to impossible to confuse with the Stars and Stripes in battle. The Confederate battle flag eventually developed wide acceptance 0throughout the Confederacy, but it was by no means the only battle flag.
Read more: What_does_the_confederate_flag_represent
Why is the American flag folded into a triangle at military funerals?
It is an honor reserved for US servicemen who honorably served their flag and their Nation.
What do flags represent to people?
California respected the California Grizzly Bear, consequently choose this animal to represent all Californians. Japan holds the Sun in high regards, and has traditionally chosen that celestial symbol to represent their people.
What did Stalin's flag look like?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Flag_of_the_Soviet_Union_1923.svg
What does the scotland flag represent?
The Flag of Scotland is a white saltire, a crux decussate (X-shaped cross) representing the cross of the Christian martyr Saint Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland, on a blue field.
Why are there 52 stars on the us flag?
Because you cannot count? The US Flag has 50 stars, a deck of cards has 52.
What does the flag of the European Union look like?
European union flag is the symbol of the European Union It represents Europe's unity and identity in a wider sense. The circle of gold stars represents solidarity and harmony between the peoples of Europe.
What does you pledge allegiance to the flag mean?
An oath of loyalty to the U.S. Flag and the nation it represents
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.
Why did the United States expand beyond 13 colonies?
History 1130 is an introduction to the development of the United States from prehistoric beginnings to 1865.
In a U. S. history class you are expected to learn information, to analyze and discuss aspects of it, and to answer questions that require you know the facts and combine them in ways that will thoughtfully answer some complex questions.
History 1130 fulfills three credits of the nine credits Social Science graduation requirement for the College of DuPage Associate of Arts Degree. It transfers as S2 900: United States History I in the Illinois Articulation Initiative Social Science Core Curriculum.
Some questions this class may help you to answer:
- In what kinds of societies and cultures did Native Americans live?
- How did the Spanish, French, and British treat Native Americans?
- Why were the British colonies so different from each other?
- How did slavery get started and develop in the British colonies?
- What was the British point of view toward their American colonies?
- Was the Revolutionary War really justified?
- What did "all men are created equal" really mean? How did women, slaves and Native Americans respond to that meaning?
- What role did religion play in the founding of this nation?
- What rights are really granted by the constitution?
- How did "democracy" develop?
- How did political parties develop?
- How did the United States expand beyond the thirteen colonies?
- What role did women play in politics in the years before the Civil War?
- Why did political compromise and the political system fail in the years prior to the Civil War?
- How much responsibility does Lincoln bear in the beginning of the Civil War?
- How did the South win so many battles and lose the Civil War?
- Recognize the heritage of the United States
- Identify the effects of the United States on the world
- Explain historical causation
- Define present evidences of the past
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills in relation to history
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Can the president of the US change the flag design?
The design of the flag is decided by a majority vote in both houses of Congress.
If the president wanted it changed, he would have to convince a majority of the
members of each house of Congress to change it.
What did the stars and stripes mean on the colonial American flag?
The stars on the American flag represent the number of states in the Union. For that reason, the appearance of the American flag has changed many times over the years. The original flag, known as "Old Glory," displayed 13 stars to represent the original 13 states when the nation declared its independence from Great Britain in 1776. Today's flag has 50 stars because there are now 50 states. The last two stars were added in 1959, when Alaska and Hawaii joined the Union, bringing the number of states -- and the number of stars on the flag -- from 48 to the present 50. The flag has not changed since then. The stripes represent the 13 original colonies.
Who asked Betsy Rose to sew your nations flag?
No. 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.
