Test Your Old American Flag Quiz

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    Who is said to have made the first American flag?

    • Betsy Ross
    • Martha Washington
    • Betty Crocker
    • Martha Stewart
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You may fly the US Flag with pride, but we’re here to see if you really know as much as you should about its history. In this “Test your old American flag quiz” we’ll see how much you know about the flag’s origins, proper usage of the flag and much more. Good luck!

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  • 2. 

    When is it appropriate to fly the flag upside down?

    • When someone has died.

    • In an emergency, to show the need for help.

    • During a military battle.

    • When your team loses the Super Bowl.

    Correct Answer
    A. In an emergency, to show the need for help.
    Explanation
    Flying the flag upside down is a signal of distress or an emergency. It is a recognized symbol to indicate that help is needed. This is done when someone is in a dangerous or life-threatening situation and requires immediate assistance. It is not appropriate to fly the flag upside down when someone has died, during a military battle, or when your team loses the Super Bowl.

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    Which officials are allowed to order the flag to be flown at half-staff at government buildings?

    • Presidents

    • Governors

    • Presidents and Governors

    • Presidents, Governors and Mayors

    Correct Answer
    A. Presidents and Governors
    Explanation
    Presidents and Governors are allowed to order the flag to be flown at half-staff at government buildings. This is a symbol of mourning and respect for the death of a prominent government official or other significant event. As the highest-ranking officials in the country and states, Presidents and Governors have the authority to make this decision and honor the occasion. Mayors, on the other hand, do not have the same level of authority to order the flag to be flown at half-staff.

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    When were the words "Under God" added to the Pledge of Allegience?

    • 1870

    • 1917

    • 1942

    • 1954

    Correct Answer
    A. 1954
    Explanation
    In 1954, the words "Under God" were added to the Pledge of Allegiance. This change was made to emphasize the United States' commitment to a belief in God and to distinguish the country from atheistic communism during the Cold War era. The addition of these words reflected the cultural and political climate of the time, and it remains a controversial topic to this day.

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    The exact proportions of the flag and arrangement of stars were not officially declared until a presidential order in ____.

    • 1817

    • 1888

    • 1912

    • 1954

    Correct Answer
    A. 1912
    Explanation
    In 1912, a presidential order was issued that officially declared the exact proportions of the flag and the arrangement of stars. This means that prior to 1912, there was no official declaration regarding these details.

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