Flag of Los Angeles

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/flag-of-los-angeles

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Flag of Los Angeles?Los Angeles, California, United States
2. When was Flag of Los Angeles built?September 4, 1781
3. How many people live in Flag of Los Angeles?Approximately 3.9 million (as of recent estimates)
4. How big is Flag of Los Angeles?Approximately 503 square miles (1,301 square kilometers)
5. What language do people speak in Flag of Los Angeles?English and Spanish are widely spoken, among many others
6. What is the flag adopted?1931

Sesquicentennial: A celebration marking 150 years, often of a significant historical event or founding.
Emblem: A symbolic representation, such as a badge or design, that stands for a city, organization, or idea.
Civic Identity: A sense of belonging and shared values among the residents of a city or community.
Symbolism: The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, as seen in the colors and design of the flag.