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Title: Betsy Ross


1
Betsy Ross
  • Made the First American Flag
  • By Andie Arvin

2
Birth
  • Born January 1, 1752, West Jersey
  • Died 1836

3
Early Childhood
  • Betsy was not allowed to dance, play music, read,
    or play cards
  • Practiced sewing stitches everyday

4
Middle Childhood
  • Took care of younger brothers and sisters
  • Stopped going to school when she was 12 years old

5
Early Adult
  • Her father arranged for her to be an apprentice.
  • While working, she made a friend named John Ross

6
Family Life
  • She had 16 brothers and sisters!
  • Betsys mother was a Quaker
  • Married John Ross November 4, 1773

7
Contributions to others
  • Contributed to creating the flag

8
Accomplishments
  • Opened a store with her first husband
  • Made the first American flag

9
Why She is a Hero
  • She made the first American flag

10
Why I Think She is a Hero
  • Did her part in the war

11
References
  • Book called Betsy Ross
  • Internet
  • Article called The Life of Betsy Ross
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