[DOC] [TLE] Betsy Ross flag - Wikipedia [PAR] Mrs Ross at once said that this was wrong; the stars should be five pointed; they 
were aware of that, but thought there would be some difficulty in making a five... [DOC] [TLE] Betsy Ross and the American Flag - USHistory.org [PAR] Historical context for the creation of the American flag with comparisons to other 
... Naturally, Betsy Ross already knew George Ross as she had married his 
nephew. ... Not only did they both worship at Christ Church in Philadelphia, but 
Betsy's ... with the scissors, demonstrated how to cut a five-pointed star in a single 
snip. [DOC] [TLE] "The History of the Flag of the United States" by William Canby [PAR] These facts, being laid before the Executive Council of this Society, they have 
done ... that was really its true date, all inferences to the contrary notwithstanding, 
the ... Union Flag" which Washington raised at Cambridge January 1st, 1776. ..... 
said that this was wrong; the stars should be five pointed; they were aware of that,
... [DOC] [TLE] History of the American Flag & US Flag History | Drexel Online [PAR] From its inception, the American flag has been an important part of history. ... 
They came up with a flag that looked similar to this only with less stripes. ... A 
slight difference from the 5 pointed star on the current flag. ... Historic society in 
Philadelphia and said that his grandmother told him that she met with George 
Washington... [DOC] [TLE] 7 Greatly Exaggerated Myths in American History | Brainscape Blog [PAR] Sep 11, 2015 ... Learn about American historical myths that have been greatly exaggerated. ... 
Still, it's good to know the truth behind some of these myths, as well as ... of July, 
1776, will be the most memorable Epocha, in the History of America. ... a five-
pointed star over a six-pointed one because they were easier to sew. [DOC] [TLE] Historical Flags of Our Ancestors - American Revolutionary War Flags [PAR] They were flags of protest and petition flown throughout the Thirteen .... The Pine 
Tree has been a popular symbol of American independence in New ... In April 
1776, the Massachusetts Navy adopted as its flag (naval ensign) a .... Betsy 
suggested a five-point star because it was easier to make, and demonstrated 
how to cut... [DOC] [TLE] History of the American Flag - Infoplease [PAR] According to popular legend, the first American flag was made by Betsy Ross, ... 
a star with six points, Ross advocated for a five-pointed star, which could be cut 
with just one quick snip of the scissors, and the gentlemen were won over. ... 1, 
1776. The flag had 13 alternating red and white horizontal stripes and the British
... [DOC] [TLE] innatrichmond | COLONIAL FLAGS [PAR] May 21, 2011 ... Adopted: January 2, 1776 ... That EIC flags were potentially well known by the 
American colonists ... was to change the 6-pointed stars to the easier 5-pointed 
stars. ... that they had been appointed to prepare a flag, and asked her if she ... 
said that this was wrong; the stars should be five pointed; they were... [DOC] [TLE] Free Flashcards about WORLD HISTORY - StudyStack [PAR] IT'S BEEN SAID THAT IN 1776 SHE PUT 5-POINTED STARS ON THE U.S. FLAG 
BECAUSE THEY WERE EASIER TO CUT, BETSY ROSS. SHE WROTE, "I... [DOC] [TLE] United States of America - Fun Flag Facts [PAR] Apr 28, 2016 ... Learn about the storied history of the American Flag, from before the ... 1775, they 
were already functioning as a de facto war government .... (Hint: It's Betsy Ross). 
... Ross was able to show them an easy way to make a five-pointed star. ... If she 
did make any Stars and Stripes flags, they may have been in... [DOC] [TLE] History News Network | Top 5 Myths About the Fourth of July! [PAR] She told us how General George Washington himself asked Betsy to stitch ... He 
wanted six point stars; Betsy told him that five point

Question: It's been said that in 1776 she put 5-pointed stars on the U.S. flag because they were easier to cut
Answer: Betsy Ross