Question

Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
Responses

Because it was considered lucky to have 13 stripes on the flag
Because it was considered lucky to have 13 stripes on the flag - no response given

Because the stripes represent the number of signatures on the U.S. Constitution
Because the stripes represent the number of signatures on the U.S. Constitution - no response given

Because the stripes represent the original colonies
Because the stripes represent the original colonies - no response given

Because the stripes represent the members of the Second Continental Congress

Answer 1

Because the stripes represent the original 13 colonies. The Flag Resolution of June 14, 1777 specified 13 stripes (alternate red and white) and 13 stars to honor the original colonies that declared independence.