Flags Divided by Dylan Severin https://padlet.com/drseverin27/szx9oncyfmq9ukln en-us 2023-03-20 14:11:31 UTC 2023-03-23 14:36:25 UTC hello@padlet.com Evolution of Confederate and Union flags - How did they change over time drseverin27 https://padlet.com/drseverin27/szx9oncyfmq9ukln/wish/2523659897 The confederate flag changed a lot over time. The original flag was similar to the Union flag, but with fewer stripes. The pattern also changed over the years.

The Union flag stayed mostly the same, with the 13 stripes. The only thing that changed were the star amounts every time a new state joined the Union.]]> 2023-03-20 14:20:28 UTC https://padlet.com/drseverin27/szx9oncyfmq9ukln/wish/2523659897 What do the stars represent? drseverin27 https://padlet.com/drseverin27/szx9oncyfmq9ukln/wish/2523661454 The stars on the flag represents the 50 states of the Union.]]> 2023-03-20 14:21:12 UTC https://padlet.com/drseverin27/szx9oncyfmq9ukln/wish/2523661454 What do the stripes represent? drseverin27 https://padlet.com/drseverin27/szx9oncyfmq9ukln/wish/2523661728 The stripes on the flags represent the original 13 colonies.]]> 2023-03-20 14:21:21 UTC https://padlet.com/drseverin27/szx9oncyfmq9ukln/wish/2523661728 What does each of the colors represent? drseverin27 https://padlet.com/drseverin27/szx9oncyfmq9ukln/wish/2523661986 The red symbolizes hardiness and valor, white symbolizes purity and innocence, and blue represents vigilance, perseverance and justice.]]> 2023-03-20 14:21:31 UTC https://padlet.com/drseverin27/szx9oncyfmq9ukln/wish/2523661986 Why is the flag known as Old Glory? drseverin27 https://padlet.com/drseverin27/szx9oncyfmq9ukln/wish/2523662276 The name “Old Glory” was named by Captain William Driver, a shipmaster of Salem, Massachusetts, in 1831. He was leaving aboard the CHARLES DOGGETT, and some friends presented him with an amazing flag of twenty four stars. As the banner opened to the ocean breeze for the first time, he shouted "Old Glory!"]]> 2023-03-20 14:21:42 UTC https://padlet.com/drseverin27/szx9oncyfmq9ukln/wish/2523662276 What do these flags symbolize? drseverin27 https://padlet.com/drseverin27/szx9oncyfmq9ukln/wish/2523662855 The Union flag represents freedom in the US. The Confederate flag represents the southern heritage.]]> 2023-03-20 14:22:01 UTC https://padlet.com/drseverin27/szx9oncyfmq9ukln/wish/2523662855 What does each flag say about each side’s beliefs during the Civil War? drseverin27 https://padlet.com/drseverin27/szx9oncyfmq9ukln/wish/2523663250 The Union flag supports freedom in the US, and the confederate flag represents the Southern heritage.]]> 2023-03-20 14:22:15 UTC https://padlet.com/drseverin27/szx9oncyfmq9ukln/wish/2523663250 What isn’t the confederate flag used today? drseverin27 https://padlet.com/drseverin27/szx9oncyfmq9ukln/wish/2523663541 Nowadays, people still use the Confederate flag for a sign of haterid against African Americans and other groups of people. This is why we don't fly the Confederate flag anymore]]> 2023-03-20 14:22:25 UTC https://padlet.com/drseverin27/szx9oncyfmq9ukln/wish/2523663541 What is symbolic about our country’s flag today? drseverin27 https://padlet.com/drseverin27/szx9oncyfmq9ukln/wish/2523663931 The American flag has been a symbol of freedom and justice for more than 225 years. Through wars and in peacetime, the sight of the American flag warned enemies and assured friends that democracy still existed. ]]> 2023-03-20 14:22:34 UTC https://padlet.com/drseverin27/szx9oncyfmq9ukln/wish/2523663931 Choose a current flag from another country, and figure out why that flag is symbolic. drseverin27 https://padlet.com/drseverin27/szx9oncyfmq9ukln/wish/2523664461 The Japanese flag, known as the Hinomaru (disc of the sun) has been in use since at least the 14th century and recalls the name of Japan (Land of the Rising Sun). White represents purity and integrity, while red represents sincerity, brightness and warmth. ]]> 2023-03-20 14:22:51 UTC https://padlet.com/drseverin27/szx9oncyfmq9ukln/wish/2523664461