Question

which of the following reasons led to the civil war? * 1 point
taxes
slavery
oil rights
religious freedom

why does the american flag have 13 stripes? * 1 point
they represent the 13 original colonies.
they represent the 13 signatures on the u.s. constitution.
they represent the 13 military heroes of the revolutionary war.
they represent the 13 members of the second continental congress

Explanation:

For the first question, the core divisive issue that led to the U.S. Civil War was the debate over slavery, including its expansion into new territories. For the second question, the 13 stripes on the American flag were designed to honor the 13 original British colonies that declared independence from Britain.

Answer:

1. slavery
2. They represent the 13 original colonies.