Why does the flag have 13 stripes?

Accepted answers

• (Because there were) 13 original colonies
• (Because the stripes) represent the original colonies

Any one of these 2 answers is accepted. You do not need to give all of them — the officer is listening for one correct response.

This question is on the 65/20 list: applicants who are 65 or older and have been a lawful permanent resident for at least 20 years study only these 20 starred questions, and may take the test in their language of choice.