The Star-Spangled Banner

When did the United States declare war on Great Britain?

• June 1812

• April 1814

• September 13, 1814

• November 1814

Which city did British troops invade and set fire to?

• Washington D.C.

• Baltimore

• New Orleans

• Fort McHenry

What was the significance of the flag flying over Fort McHenry?

• It signaled the end of the war

• It represented American victory

• It marked the capture of Baltimore

• It symbolized British surrender

Who wrote the words of 'The Star-Spangled Banner'?

• Francis Scott Key

• George Armistead

• Mary Pickersgill

• Andrew Jackson

What was the size of the larger ceremonial flag made by Mary Pickersgill?

• 17 by 25 feet

• 30 by 42 feet

• 20 by 38 feet

• 15 by 15 feet

How many stripes did the flag flying over Fort McHenry have?

• 13

• 15

• 20

• 30

What did the additional two stripes on the flag represent?

• Vermont and Kentucky

• New York and Pennsylvania

• Florida and Texas

• California and Oregon

When was 'The Star-Spangled Banner' officially adopted as America's national anthem?

• 1812

• 1843

• 1913

• 1931

Who was the flag maker from Baltimore?

• Francis Scott Key

• George Armistead

• Mary Pickersgill

• Andrew Jackson

What does the American flag symbolize?

• National unity

• Victory in the Revolutionary War

• British surrender

• American independence