96-98 B: Symbols

Question 1

96. Why does the flag have 13 stripes?

Answer 1

▪ because there were 13 original colonies
▪ because the stripes represent the original colonies

Question 2

97. Why does the flag have 50 stars?*

Answer 2

▪ because there is one star for each state
▪ because each star represents a state
▪ because there are 50 states

Question 3

98. What is the name of the national anthem?

Answer 3

▪ The Star-Spangled Banner