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Who created the union jack flag?
The Union Flag is an amalgamation of the flags of St George (England), St Andrew (Scotland) and St Patrick (Ireland).
What flags make up the British flag?
The flag of the United Kingdom, also called the Union Flag (the term Union Jack is in popular use, but refers to the flag only when being flown at sea), consists of the cross of St. George, present on the English flag, the cross of St. Patrick, present on the flag of Northern Ireland, and the cross of St. Andrew, present on the flag of Scotland.
'How many countries are represented by the British Union Jack'?
In current day, there is no such thing as the "British Union Jack".The flag in question is the Union Flag which is the flag of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK for short). So the answer to how many countries it represents is four, England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Island.However, the Union Flag itself is made up of three flags, as follows.St George's Cross (England) a centered red cross on a White FieldSt Andrew's Cross (Scotland) a White Saltire (a crux decussate or X-shaped cross) in a Blue FieldSt Patrick's Cross (Ireland) Red Saltire (a crux decussate or X-shaped cross) in a White FieldThis flag dates back to the Union of Great Britain and Ireland from 1801.The flag has mistakenly been called the Union Jack for many years; however, this has been tolerated and will probably never change.The only time the Union flag should be called the Union Jack is when it is being flown from the Jack staff of a ship (The flagpole at the bow of a ship). In which case, any flag flown from a Jack Staff is referred to as a Jack.Originally it was just England, Scotland and Wales. The cross of St George (England) over the Cross of St Andrew also known as the Saltire (Scotland), and the cross of St David (Wales) - then in 1801 the Saint Patrick's Saltire (Ireland) was added to make up the current flag.
What does union mean out of union jack?
The union between those nations that make up the United Kingdom - England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and - according to some - Lancashire, Yorkshire and Cornwall. The flag is more correctly known as the Union Flag for that reason. It incorporates crosses traditionally identified with England, Scotland and Wales and thus symbolized their union under one crown.
Did Betsy Ross make the 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.
What do the colours on the unionjack mean?
The Union Jack is a combination of the 3 Countries that make up the UK, England Scotland and Northern Ireland. Wales was a principality and not a country. If you overlay the English, Scottish and Irish flags you will see that they form the Union Flag.
Why was the union flag created?
to make the countrie feel more united
What is the one state union on the united states flag?
The question does not make any sense.
Which countries flags make up the union flag?
northern Ireland England Scotland
How did the union make paper during the civil war?
The same way as now.
What does the Union Jack symbolize?
Jacks are additional national flags flown by warships (and certain other vessels) at the head of the ship. These are usually flown while not underway and when the ship is dressed on special occasions. Jacks in the Royal Navy must be run up when the first line is ashore when coming alongside. Apparently the British navy started this.
What countries are untied under 1 sovereign to make up the union flag?
England, Scotland and Ireland .
