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The modern British flag consists of three crosses, one verticle one representing England, and two diagonal ones (St. Andrew's cross) representing Scotland and (St Patrick's cross) representing Ireland.
Ireland was not incorporated into the United Kingdom until the Act of Union in 1801, so the British flag before that date lacked that cross.
The British flag, correctly called the union flag, but also known as the union jack, consists of the flag of England-a red plus cross on a white background,(the flag of St George) The flag of Ireland-a red multiplication, or saltire cross on a white background,(the flag of St Patrick) The flag of Scotland-a white multiplication cross on a blue background. The flag of of Wales, a red dragon on a green and white background was not incorporated into the design.
When the 3 flags are incorporated, Scotland is overlayed by Ireland which is then overlayed by England this produces the union flag. The jack that is sometimes mentioned is the pole that the flag fly's from - ( the jack-staff) If you look closely at a union flag it is possible to identify the three crosses layed on top of each other.
MoreThe Flag flown by the British in the American Revolution is not the Union Jack it shares many of the same qualities but the Union Jack did not come around until 1801.The pre 1801 Union flag is shown below on the link and would not have had the red St Patrick's cross included in it at the time. It is only called a Union Jack when flown on a ship but the term has entered popular culture. The red cross of St. George represented both England and Wales which were considered a single State and Kingdom.
MoreI would just add that there were also many types of flags flown. Naval Units would hoist a different flag than land forces and we must not forget regimental flags. It was not uncommon for different regiments (units) to have their own flag in addition to the National flag.
During the American Revolution, the British flag was the old union jack that had been designed for the navy of King James I of England and made the official flag of the Kingdom of Great Britain with the Acts of Union 1707. It was the Cross of St George, a red + cross on white, superimposed on the Cross of St Andrew, a white x cross on blue.
The old union jack differed from the current one, because it did not have the other crosses superimposed on the Cross of St Patrick, a red x cross on white, as the new one does.
There is a link below to an image of the Union Jack at the time of the American Revolution. For the purpose of comparison, there is also a link to the newer Union Jack.
The Union Jack was the flag that was flown over colonial America in 1758. The colonies were under British rule at the time.
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Did the constitution follow the flag?
I am not sure what you mean by "follow the flag" . The first flag was designed by Francis Hopkins for the Navy in 1775. The flag wasn't used very much during the revolution, in fact, very few knew what it looked like. Our reverence today is modern idea. The constitution doesn't mention the flag.
Who created the Alaskan flag?
The British of course , when Alaska was first discovered an Alaskan and a British settled and the British made the flag then moved to Britain .
On the American flag what does the white strips stand for?
it stands for purity The American Flag consists of seven horizontal red stripes and six horizontal white stripes. The total number of stripes equals 13 and represents the thirteen original colonies which rebelled against British rule.
What is the name of the American flag?
The American flag is commonly referred to as the "Stars and Stripes" or the "Old Glory."
Can any flag other than the American flag be flown over he white house or congress?
No as the U.S house of congress is a American state building only the The U.S flag can fly there.
What do the colors of the American flag signify?
The union flag (british) when the USA belonged to Britiain before the US revolution
What was the Hulbert flag during the American revolution?
Designed by Captain John Hulbert
What contributions did George Washington make during the American revolution?
he was with his horse,with the flag,and fought
The American naval flag during the Revolution bore the motto?
The motto was "Don't tread on me."
What side was Betsy Ross on during the American revolution?
she made the first american flag for general washington
What was Betsy Ross' role during the American revolution?
It is said that Betsy Ross fashioned the first American Flag during the revolutionary war time period. There is no written document of it but there is evidence of the making of our flag today. Also, when she sewed it together there were only 13 stars symbolizing the 13 colonies.
Is Betsy Ross a hero?
No, she is not a hero.She didn't make the flag. This is a story her grandson made up in 1870. Congress gives credit to Francis Hopkinson who designed the flag. The first flag was made for the navy in 1776 and it was a basic British flag with stripes. The second flag had stars where the British flag had a cross.
Did the french fly their flag during the American revolution?
noone knows ask a smart person they can know
What did Betsy Ross do for the American Revolution?
She made the first American flag.
What did Betsy Ross do in the American revolution?
Made the American flag
What was besty rosses job after the American revolution?
sewing the american flag
How was Betsy Ross part of the American Revolution?
she sewed the American Flag
