Symbols of US Independence : The American Flag and the Articles of Confederation - History Non Fiction Books for Grade 3 | Children's History Books

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Symbols are very important. They tell so much about what a movement is about. It also gives people hope even when the future seems bleak. In other cases, symbols trigger actions. In this history book, we're going to learn about some of the most used symbols of US independence. Read this book today!

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• Publié par: Speedy Publishing LLC
• Date de parution: 15 avril 2017
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781541918610
• Langue: English

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Symbols of US Independ ence
The Declaration of Independ ence
US History for Kids Children’s History B ooks







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I n this book, we’re going to talk about the American Flag and the Articles of Confederation. So, let’s get right to it!




Battle of Guiliford Courthouse, 15th of March 1781







A NEW COUNTRY IS BORN
T he American Revolution lasted from 1775 to 1783. The British colonies in America wanted to be free from British rule and this is why they rebelled. The governing body of the colonies decided that they needed a flag to display these new united colonies. On June 14, 1777, a resolution was passed in Congress regarding the creation of a flag. Today we still celebrate Flag Day on June 14.


Battle of Guiliford Courthouse, 15th of March 1781







T his new flag was going to have thirteen stripes, seven red and six white, which alternated. There would also be a blue area that displayed thirteen white stars. The number thirteen was important because it represented the number of colonies. The description of the flag wasn’t precise at that time, so several different designs were drawn up.




Surrender of Lord Cornwallis




Betsy Ross







WHO SEWED THE FIRST FLAG?
L egend has it that Betsy Ross was respon- sible for sewing the first American flag. General George Washington visited her in the summer of 1777 to discuss creating a flag for the new nation. The Revolutionary War hadn’t been won yet at this time.


Betsy Ross





T he Continental Congress with Washington’s help had come up with the basic idea, but according to the story, Betsy made some