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What country was attacking the United States during the War of 1812?

• France

• Britain

• Germany

• Spain

What port were British ships approaching in order to attack?

• Port of Los Angeles

• Port of New York

• Port of Baltimore

• Port of Houston

Where was Francis Scott Key during the Battle of Fort McHenry?

• on a British ship

• on a train

• on a rooftop in Baltimore's harbor

• on an American ship

Why did Francis Scott Key want the hear the fighting continue through the night?

• Because it would help him sleep.

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  Because it means that the US is resisting the attack, and the Americans hadn't given up. 

After the fighting stopped, why did Francis Scott Key wonder what flag would be raised over Fort McHenry? 

• He wanted to know who won the battle.

• The changed flags every day.

What did the American flag flying over Fort McHenry signify to Francis Scott Key?

• America had come to a peaceful agreement with Britain. 

• America was surviving the war.

• America had lost to Britain.

• America needed additional help from the government.

Who stitched together the flag that flew over Fort McHenry?

• Mary Pickersgill

• Isabel Smith

Who won the battle of Fort McHenry?

• Britain

• America

• Mrs. Lambert

• Mrs. Blanchard