Exploring the Defense of Fort McHenry

What significant event happened on the night of August 24, 1814?

• A peace treaty was signed

• The Americans won the Battle of Bladensburg

• The British marched into Washington and set the city on fire

• The British landed in Baltimore

What was the main difference between Baltimore and Washington in terms of defense?

• Washington had a better harbor

• Washington had more troops

• Baltimore was better defended

• Baltimore had a larger population

Who was the British commander during the initial stages of the Battle of North Point?

• Francis Scott Key

• George Armstead

• Arthur Brooke

• Robert Ross

What was the reaction of the British troops after the death of General Ross?

• They continued to fight but lost momentum

• They surrendered to the Americans

• They retreated immediately

• They called for reinforcements

Who was in command of Fort McHenry during the British attack?

• Robert Ross

• Arthur Brooke

• George Armstead

• Francis Scott Key

What unique strategy did the citizens of Baltimore use to defend their harbor?

• They set traps in the harbor

• They used submarines

• They sunk their own ships to create a man-made reef

• They built a wall around the city

How long did the British bombard Fort McHenry?

• 24 hours

• 12 hours

• 27 hours

• 36 hours

What inspired Francis Scott Key to write the poem 'Defense of Fort McHenry'?

• The retreat of British ground forces

• The signing of a peace treaty

• The victory at the Battle of North Point

• The sight of the American flag still flying after the bombardment

What was the original tune of the poem 'Defense of Fort McHenry'?

• A British drinking song

• A church hymn

• An American folk song

• A military march

When did 'The Star-Spangled Banner' officially become the national anthem of the United States?

• 1865

• 1931

• 1814

• 1918