Pledge of Allegiance test

How many school children recited the Pledge of Allegiance the very first time?

12 million

What year was the Pledge of Allegiance written?

1892

In what year did Congress officially endorse the Pledge of Allegiance?

1942

What year were the words "under god" added to the Pledge of Allegiance?

1954

Republic

A country in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives

Why did he decide to leave out the word "Equality" out?

Because women and blacks were still not treated equally in the United States.

What was the first gesture of the Pledge of Allegiance called?

Bellamy salute

What is controversial about Columbus Day?

Columbus murdered, raped, and enslaved many Native Americans

What word did Bellamy consider using to stand by "Liberty and Justice" but decide to leave out?

Equality

Who originally wrote the Pledge of Allegiance?

Francis Bellamy

What is the Lincoln salute?

Hand over the heart

Why was the first gesture of the Pledge of Allegiance changed?

Hitler started to use it

What are the exact words of the Pledge of Allegiance

I pledge Allegiance to the flag of the Untied States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all

What was one of the main differences in the very first version of the Pledge of Allegiance?

It said I pledge allegiance to my flag

Justice

Just behavior or treatment

How are members of the military in uniform expected to salute the flag?

Remain silent and simply salute the flag

What was the original gesture that was used when reciting the Pledge of Allegiance?

Right hand moving away for the heart until it points away from your body

What did the US Supreme Court rule in regards to the Pledge of Allegiance?

That school children could not be forced to recite any part of it

What was the original title of the Pledge of Allegiance?

The Youth's Companion Flag Pledge

Liberty

The state of being free from oppressive restrictions or having freedom

For what occasion was it written?

To celebrate the 400th anniversary of Columbus Day

What was the name of the case that went before the US Supreme Court involving the Pledge of Allegiance?

West Virginia V. Barnette

Pledge

formally declare or promise that something will be the case

Allegiance

loyalty or commitment to a group

Indivisible

unable to be divided or separated