Question 122 of 128

Why does the flag have 50 stars?

Accepted Answers

  • Because there is one star for each state
  • Because each star represents a state
  • Because there are 50 states

Why This Matters

The 50 stars represent the 50 current states. The flag gets a new star when a new state joins (last was Hawaii in 1960).

Memory Tip

50 stars = 50 states.

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Symbols(Symbols and Holidays)

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