Question

september 8
pledge of allegiance
on september 8, 1892, the pledge of allegiance first appeared in a magazine for young people called youths companion. it was written by francis bellamy, an associate editor.
bellamy wrote the pledge because president benjamin harrison wanted patriotic lessons in schools. this was to mark the 400th anniversary of the discovery of america by christopher columbus in 1492.
president harrison believed in showing respect for the american flag. it was harrison who ordered the flag to fly over the white house and other government buildings.
people who read bellamy’s pledge thought it was so good that it was sent to schools throughout the country.
each day, millions of american students pledge allegiance to the flag. with hands on their hearts, the students face the american flag and repeat these words:
“i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”
not only should americans be able to say the pledge, but they should know what it means. the word pledge means “to promise to do something.” the word allegiance means “to be loyal.” so, when americans say the pledge of allegiance, they are promising to be loyal to their country.

name
pledge of allegiance
facts

1. who wrote the pledge of allegiance?
2. what event does the writing of the pledge of allegiance mark?
3. what did president harrison order to fly over the white house?

locating the answer

1. write the sentence that tells what president harrison believed in.

vocabulary

1. what is another word for allegiance?

cause and effect

1. why was the pledge of allegiance written?

① the president wanted patriotic lessons in schools.
② americans wanted to say how great the united states is.
③ a writer was told to write it.
sequence

1. which event happened first?

① american students started saying the pledge of allegiance in schools.
② the pledge of allegiance appeared in a magazine.
inference

1. which of these statements is probably true?

① all americans love their country.
② people who respect the flag are good citizens.
③ all americans have an american flag.

Explanation:

Question 1: Who wrote the Pledge of Allegiance?

From the passage: "It was written by Francis Bellamy, an associate editor."

From the passage: "This was to mark the 400th anniversary of the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus in 1492."

From the passage: "It was Harrison who ordered the flag to fly over the White House and other government buildings."

Answer:

Francis Bellamy

Question 2: What event does the writing of the Pledge of Allegiance mark?