Multiple choice general knowledge The stars and alternating stripes represent,What? 13 countries,50 modern states 15 colonies,49 modern states 13 colonies,50 modern states 15 countries,49 modern states Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation The 13 stripes represent the original 13 British colonies that became the first states after the American Revolution. The 50 stars represent the 50 current states of the United States of America. Each star represents one state.