Star Spangled Banner

Who wrote the lyrics of the Star Spangled Banner?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Francis Scott Key

In which year was the Star Spangled Banner officially recognized as the national anthem?

• 1865

• 1776

• 1931

• 1812

What is the first line of the Star Spangled Banner?

• In the land of the free

• Hail to the Chief

• Twinkle, twinkle, little star

• Oh, say can you see

Who composed the music for the Star Spangled Banner?

• Johann Sebastian Bach composed the music for the Star Spangled Banner.

• Francis Scott Key composed the music for the Star Spangled Banner.

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed the music for the Star Spangled Banner.

• Ludwig van Beethoven composed the music for the Star Spangled Banner.

What event inspired the writing of the Star Spangled Banner?

• The writing of the Star Spangled Banner was inspired by a peace treaty between the US and Britain.

• The writing of the Star Spangled Banner was inspired by a lunar eclipse.

• The writing of the Star Spangled Banner was inspired by a scientific discovery.

• The writing of the Star Spangled Banner was inspired by the Battle of Baltimore during the War of 1812.

What is the meaning of the phrase 'the land of the free' in the Star Spangled Banner?

• It symbolizes the freedom of all countries in the world

• The phrase 'the land of the free' in the Star Spangled Banner refers to the United States of America, emphasizing the freedom and liberty enjoyed by its citizens.

• The phrase refers to a specific piece of land known for its freedom

• It represents the freedom of animals in the wild