How many stars and stripes does the American flag have?
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50 Stars and 13 Stripes
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49 Stars and 13 Stripes
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49 Stars and 15 Stripes
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50 Stars and 15 Stripes
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Correct answer
Explanation
The American flag has 50 stars representing the 50 states and 13 stripes representing the original 13 colonies. The stripes alternate between red and white (7 red, 6 white). This design was standardized in 1818.