Mr. Stein NYS ELA The War of 1812: Our National Anthem

Why do people sing a national anthem?

• To commemorate a special event

• To show that they are proud of their country.

• To express joy and happiness

• To share a common language

Do many countries have a national anthem?

• yes

• no

In the United States, what is our national anthem called?

• "The Star Spangled Banner"

• "America the Beautiful"

• "God Bless America"

• "Yankee Doodle Dandy"

Who wrote "The Star Spangled Banner?"

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• Francis Scott Key

• George Washington

The song describes what Francis Scott Key saw during the attack on what fort?

• Fort McHenry

• The song describes what Francis Scott Key saw during the attack on the Alamo.

• The song describes what Francis Scott Key saw during the attack on the White House.

• The song describes what Francis Scott Key saw during the attack on the Statue of Liberty.

Do we always stand when we sing or hear the national anthem?

• Yes, always.

• no

Is it okay to place your right hand over your heart?

• yes

• no

Is it okay for the United States flag to touch the ground?

• yes

• no

How many years did it take for "The Star Spangled Banner" to become our national anthem?

• 100

• 200

• 300

• 25

Was the "Star Spangled Banner" first a poem?

• yes

• no