8. Symbols Flashcards
1
Q
- Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
A
• because there were 13 original colonies
▪ because the stripes represent the original colonies
2
Q
- Whydoes the flag have 50 stars?*
A
• because there is one star for each state
▪ because each star represents a state
▪ because there are 50 states
3
Q
- What is the name of the national anthem?
A
The Star-Spangled Banner