The Significance of the Battle of Fort McHenry

What was the duration of the War of 1812?

• One year

• Two years

• Almost three years

• Four years

Which battle did the British win before setting the U.S. capital ablaze?

• Battle of Bladensburg

• Battle of Baltimore

• Battle of New Orleans

• Battle of York

What was the strategic importance of Fort McHenry?

• It was the headquarters of the U.S. Navy

• It was the U.S. capital

• It overlooked Baltimore Harbor

• It was a major trade center

How many British troops landed at North Point on September 12, 1814?

• 4,000

• 3,000

• 2,000

• 1,000

What aided the U.S. troops in defending Fort McHenry?

• A fleet of U.S. Navy ships

• A line of sunken American Merchant ships

• A large moat around the fort

• A series of underground tunnels

How long did the British naval bombardment of Fort McHenry last?

• 24 hours

• 12 hours

• 30 hours

• 27 hours

What did the U.S. troops do to celebrate their defense of Fort McHenry?

• Sang the national anthem

• Fired cannons in celebration

• Raised the large Garrison flag

• Held a parade

Who was Francis Scott Key?

• A U.S. president

• A U.S. lawyer

• A U.S. general

• A British soldier

What inspired Francis Scott Key to write a poem?

• The sight of the Garrison flag after the bombardment

• The British victory at Bladensburg

• The capture of Fort McHenry

• The burning of the U.S. capital

When did the Star-Spangled Banner become the national anthem?

• 1814

• 1865

• 1901

• 1931