Question 96 of 100
2008 civics test
Integrated Civics
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
Accepted answers
Accepted answers
- because there were 13 original colonies
- because the stripes represent the original colonies
Explanation
The 13 stripes represent the 13 original colonies.
The explanation is our own study note, not official wording.
Source: USCIS, 2008 version (USCIS Office of Citizenship, rev. 08/21)Verified Sep 14, 2026Official PDF
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