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What US war was going on when the Star Spangled Banner was written?
The US was engaged in what we call the War of 1812 when Francis Scott Key wrote the Star Spangled Banner during the British attack on Ft. McHenry in the Baltimore harbour.
Why is the star spangled banner famous?
Because its about a war which was important to our country and was written by Fracis Scott Key
What famous poem did Francis Scott key write?
The Star Spangled Banner
Why was the Star-Spangled Banner written?
Francis Scott Key was aboard a British warship (negotiating an exchange of prisoners) during the British attack on Baltimore on the night of 7-8 September 1814 (during the War of 1812). As part of the attack, Fort McHenry was subjected to a terrific bombardment, but was not taken out. In the morning, first light revealed a US flag flying over the fort, and Key felt inspired to write the poem that later (only a few weeks later) became the the lyrics of an new American patriotic song. (The music was an old drinking song.)
The night-long bombardment of Fort McHenry by British ships inspired the?
writing of the "Star-Spangled Banner"
What is the name of the US anthem the banner?
starspangled
Where do you hear the starspangled banner?
In augural speeches, football games, important ceremonies.
What is the famous account of the British attack on Fort McHenry?
The Star Spangler Banner
What does the word bombardment mean in the star spangled banner?
Being attacked with bombs. The poem was written immediately following the British naval attack on Baltimore in 1814.
The star spangled banner was written after the attack on what fort?
Fort McHenry
What song was inspired by the attack on fort McHenry?
The Star Spangled Banner, written by Francis Scott Key.
What US war was going on when the Star Spangled Banner was written?
The US was engaged in what we call the War of 1812 when Francis Scott Key wrote the Star Spangled Banner during the British attack on Ft. McHenry in the Baltimore harbour.
Who witnessed the British attack on Fort McHenry and later wrote the Star-Spangled Banner?
Francis Scott Key
What was going on at the time the Star Spangled Banner was written?
British were shelling Ft. McHenry
What does banner mean in the star spangled banner?
The title of the poem/song refers to the American flag, specifically the flag that flew above Fort McHenry during the British naval attack on Baltimore in 1814.
The Star-Spangled Banner was written during the British bombardment of?
Baltimore, Maryland during the War of 1812
What city was burning when the star spangled banner was written?
Baltimore's Fort McHenry was being attacked by the British
