Which pair is correctly associated with American national symbols—the National Anthem author and the first flag seamer?

Which pair is correctly associated with American national symbols—the National Anthem author and the first flag seamer?

• A. Francis Scott Key and Betsy Ross
• B. Thomas Jefferson and Betsy Ross
• C. Francis Scott Key and Martha Washington
• D. James Madison and Betsy Ross

Answer: (A)

This question tests knowing who is linked to two major national symbols: the Anthem’s author and the flag’s traditional seamstress. Francis Scott Key wrote the poem that became the National Anthem after witnessing the bombardment at Fort McHenry; Betsy Ross is the figure commonly credited with sewing the first American flag. Together, they connect the two symbols most people recognize: the national song and the flag. The other options pair people who are known for other historic roles (founding documents or leadership) rather than the Anthem’s author or the first flag’s seamstress.

This question tests knowing who is linked to two major national symbols: the Anthem’s author and the flag’s traditional seamstress. Francis Scott Key wrote the poem that became the National Anthem after witnessing the bombardment at Fort McHenry; Betsy Ross is the figure commonly credited with sewing the first American flag. Together, they connect the two symbols most people recognize: the national song and the flag. The other options pair people who are known for other historic roles (founding documents or leadership) rather than the Anthem’s author or the first flag’s seamstress.