Question 121 of 12865/20 Exemption
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
Accepted Answers
- • Because there were 13 original colonies
- • Because the stripes represent the original colonies
Why This Matters
The 13 red and white stripes represent the 13 original colonies that declared independence and became the first states.
Memory Tip
13 stripes = 13 original colonies.