Official USCIS civics question 121 of 128
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
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Official answers (English)
- (Because there were) 13 original colonies
- (Because the stripes) represent the original colonies
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Explanation
English
The flag has 13 stripes for the 13 original colonies.
Türkçe
Bayrakta, ilk 13 koloni için 13 şerit vardır.
Español
La bandera tiene 13 franjas por las 13 colonias originales.
Memory hint
💡 EN: 13 stripes = 13 colonies.
💡 TR: 13 şerit = 13 koloni.
💡 ES: 13 franjas = 13 colonias.
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