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What was Betsy Ross known for during the Revolutionary War?
What was Betsy Ross known for during the Revolutionary War?
- Negotiating treaties
- Sewing flags (correct)
- Leading a militia
- Writing patriotic songs
What was Betsy Ross's father's profession?
What was Betsy Ross's father's profession?
- Ship captain
- Blacksmith
- Tailor
- House carpenter (correct)
Why was Betsy Ross expelled from the Quaker church?
Why was Betsy Ross expelled from the Quaker church?
- For eloping with John Ross (correct)
- For refusing to attend church
- For disobeying her parents
- For joining the militia
What happened to John Ross after barely two years of marriage?
What happened to John Ross after barely two years of marriage?
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What is the likely cause of John Ross's death?
What is the likely cause of John Ross's death?
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Study Notes
Betsy Ross and the Revolutionary War
- Betsy Ross is famously known for sewing the first American flag, symbolizing independence during the Revolutionary War.
- Her contribution to the creation of the flag involved a design featuring 13 stripes and a circle of stars, representing the original colonies.
Betsy Ross's Family Background
- Betsy Ross's father, Samuel Griscom, was a reputable craftsman in the carpentry trade.
Quaker Church Expulsion
- Betsy Ross was expelled from the Quaker church due to her marriage to John Ross, which contradicted the church’s beliefs and principles regarding marriage outside the faith.
John Ross's Marriage and Death
- John Ross, Betsy's husband, died after just two years of marriage, leaving her widowed at a young age.
- The likely cause of John Ross's death was an injury sustained during military service, which eventually led to complications.
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