The Story Behind the Star Spangled Banner

What event inspired Francis Scott Key to write 'The Star-Spangled Banner'?

• The first moon landing

• The Boston Tea Party

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Battle of Baltimore

In what year did the bombardment of Fort McHenry take place?

• 1861

• 1945

• 1814

• 1776

Who was the American lawyer that wrote 'The Star-Spangled Banner'?

• Francis Scott Key

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

How long did the bombardment of Fort McHenry last?

• 72 hours

• 25 hours

• 12 hours

• 48 hours

What was the original name under which 'The Star-Spangled Banner' was distributed?

• Battle Hymn of the Republic

• American Anthem

• Ode to Fort McHenry

• Defence of Fort M'Henry

Who commissioned Mary Pickersgill to make the flag that inspired the national anthem?

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Armistead

• John Adams

• Paul Revere

How much was Mary Pickersgill paid for creating the Star-Spangled Banner?

• $405.90

• $574.44

• $1,243

• $300

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

• 30 by 34 feet

• 30 by 42 feet

• 15 by 20 feet

• 17 by 25 feet

Which flag actually flew during the Battle of Baltimore?

• The garrison flag

• The storm flag

• The Union Jack

• The American flag

When did 'The Star-Spangled Banner' become America's national anthem?

• 1814

• 1776

• 1960

• 1931