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Betsy Ross:
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Quotes 1."A ray of bright glory now beams from afar; the American ensign (flag) now sparkles a star. -Betsy Ross 2.A nation thrills, a nation bleeds, a nation follows where it leads, and every man is proud to yield for betsy's battle flag -Minna Ivring in Betsy's Battle Flag |
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Timeline: 1. 1752- Born on January 1 in Philadelphia, PA 2. 1773- Married John Ross at age 21 3. 1776- Her husband John Ross dies at war in January due to explosives. 4. 1776- Betsy Ross sews the first American Flag in May. 5. 1836- Betsy Ross dies in Philadelphia on January 30 at the age of 84. she is buried in the courtyard next to the Betsy Ross house. |
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Character quality traits/anecdotes 1.Brave- Betsy Ross was brave because she supported the war for freedom. Secretly she made uniforms for the troops and helped make medicines. 2.Kind- Betsy Ross was kind because she made the flag when George Washington asked her to.She also opened her home to others when they needed a place to stay. 3. Caring- Betsy Ross was loving and caring because she she took care of her husbands when they were ill. She always cared for others before herself. 4.Courageous- Betsy Ross wanted to remain independent and make her dream come true with John, so she continued to run the upholstery shop by her self working 6 days a week. 5.Strong spirited- Betsy Ross maintained he own business for over 50 years. She widoed 3 times and was the mother of 7 girls. |
Accompishments 1.Betsy sewed the first American flag and now there is a flag that reprensents our country. 2.Betsy Ross' house is the most historic site in Philadelphia. 3.A major brige in Philadelphia is named in her honor. 4.Betsy Ross designed the five pointed star and could cut it out in one snip. 5.Bety Ross is a woman who shapedAmericas history and is known as a "Patriot of Philadelphia." |
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