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Why does the US flag have 13 stripes?

Retry Correct Incorrect The 13 stripes represent the 13 original colonies that were established in the United States.

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Why does the US flag have 13 stripes?

• There were 13 original colonies
• 13 people formed the first form of government in the U.S.
• 13 is a lucky number
• It took 13 years to sail from England to America