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Why does the flag have 13 stripes?

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.

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A, the stripes on the American flag represent the 13 original colonies.
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A.) Because the stripes represent the original colonies

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