The Star-Spangled Banner

The video explains 'The Star-Spangled Banner,' the national anthem of the USA, written by Francis Scott Key during the War of 1812. Key, detained on a British ship, witnessed the Battle of Baltimore and was inspired by the sight of the American flag still flying after the bombardment. The anthem's lyrics describe this scene, symbolizing American resilience. The song, set to a British tune, has become a lasting symbol of American patriotism.

Who wrote 'The Star-Spangled Banner' and during which war?

• John Stafford Smith during the War of 1812

• John Stafford Smith during the Revolutionary War

• Francis Scott Key during the War of 1812

• Francis Scott Key during the Civil War

Where was Francis Scott Key when he wrote the lyrics to 'The Star-Spangled Banner'?

• On the battlefield

• In a British prison ship

• At Fort McHenry

• In Washington, D.C.

What does the phrase 'the rockets red glare, the bombs bursting in air' describe?

• A celebration of victory

• The battle at Fort McHenry

• The American flag being raised

• A fireworks display

How many verses does 'The Star-Spangled Banner' have?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What is ironic about the tune of 'The Star-Spangled Banner'?

• It was composed by an American

• It was originally a British song

• It was never intended to be an anthem

• It was written during the Civil War