why does the flag have 13 stripes?

Question

a. Because the stripes represent the original colonies
b. Because the stripes represent the number of signatures on the U.S. Constitution
c. Because it was considered lucky to have 13 stripes on the flag
d. Because the stripes represent the members of the Second Continental Congress

Answer 1

The correct answer is a. Because the stripes represent the original colonies. The 13 stripes on the American flag symbolize the original thirteen colonies that declared independence from Great Britain.