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Question 121

Why does the flag have 13 stripes?

  1. They represent the 50 states.
  2. They represent the amendments.
  3. (Because the stripes) represent the original coloniesCorrect answer
  4. (Because there were) 13 original coloniesCorrect answer

Official answer

  • (Because there were) 13 original colonies
  • (Because the stripes) represent the original colonies

Explanation

The flag’s thirteen horizontal stripes represent the thirteen original colonies that declared independence from Britain. Seven red stripes alternate with six white stripes.

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