The Star-Spangled Banner: Key Concepts

The video explores the history of 'The Star-Spangled Banner,' the national anthem of the United States. It details the events of the War of 1812, focusing on Francis Scott Key's experience during the British attack on Fort McHenry. Inspired by the sight of the American flag still flying after the battle, Key wrote a poem that eventually became the national anthem. The video also covers the anthem's adoption by the Navy and its official recognition in 1931, highlighting its cultural significance today.

What was the historical context during which The Star-Spangled Banner was written?

• The American Civil War

• The War of 1812

• The Revolutionary War

• World War I

Who was Francis Scott Key, and what was his role during the Battle of Fort McHenry?

• An American lawyer

• A British soldier

• A French diplomat

• A Spanish explorer

What inspired Francis Scott Key to write his famous poem?

• The end of the War of 1812

• The signing of a peace treaty

• The American victory at Fort McHenry

• The sight of the British flag

What was the original title of the poem written by Francis Scott Key?

• Battle Hymn of the Republic

• Defence of Fort M'Henry

• Ode to Freedom

• The Star-Spangled Banner

When was the song first adopted for official use by the Navy?

• 1814

• 1889

• 1916

• 1931

Which President ordered that The Star-Spangled Banner be played at military occasions?

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Woodrow Wilson

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

In what year did The Star-Spangled Banner become the official national anthem of the United States?

• 1931

• 1929

• 1945

• 1916

How many verses does The Star-Spangled Banner have?

• Two

• Three

• One

• Four

Where is The Star-Spangled Banner commonly sung today?

• At political rallies

• In classrooms

• During baseball games

• At weddings

What is the significance of the first verse of The Star-Spangled Banner?

• It is about the American Revolution

• It was written by a British poet

• It describes the end of the war

• It is the only verse sung today