Symbols & HolidaysQuestion 103 of 128
Why does the U.S. flag have 13 stripes?
a.Because there are 13 amendments
b.Because the flag has 13 stars
c.Because there were 13 original colonies
d.To honor 13 Presidents
Explanation
The 13 stripes on the U.S. flag represent the 13 original colonies that became the first states. The stripes alternate red and white. They are a reminder of the nation's beginnings.
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