Anthem Background

In the Revolutionary War, America became independent from ____________ in 1791

• China

• Great Britain

• Roman Empire

Britain did not want America to become too powerful, so they tried to stop their ________ with other nations.

• computer technology

• trade

• nuclear secrets

The US grew tired of British interference, so they declared war in ________.

• 9/11

• 1812

• 1776

The US suffered a major defeat in 1814 when the British burned the Capitol and ___________.

• White House

• World Trade Center

• Lincoln Memorial

On September 13, 1814 the British attacked Fort McHenry in ________________ Maryland.

• Richmond

• London

• Baltimore

Fort McHenry was a major _________ that was vital for US trade.

• tourist spot

• cultural center

• seaport

______________ was an American who witnessed the bombardment of Fort McHenry.

• Scott Francisco

• Francis Scott Key

• George Washington

Key was a ___________ who was sent to help some other Americans on the British ships.

• YouTuber

• lawyer

• soldier

After he _____________ the British plans to attack, he was detained on the ship.

• received

• told

• overhead

The next morning, after seeing that the US flag was still flying, Key was ________ to write the song.

• inspiration

• inspired

• inspiring