Betsy Ross

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Betsy Ross

• Made the First American Flag
• By Andie Arvin

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Birth

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

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Early Childhood

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

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Middle Childhood

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

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Early Adult

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

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Family Life

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

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Contributions to others

• Contributed to creating the flag

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Accomplishments

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

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Why She is a Hero

• She made the first American flag

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Why I Think She is a Hero

• Did her part in the war

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References

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