War of 1812 and the Defense of Fort McHenry Quiz

What event forced the British to leave Washington D.C. after setting it on fire?

• A counterattack by American forces

• A freak storm

• A shortage of supplies

• An order from the British government

What was the main difference between the defenses of Baltimore and Washington D.C.?

• Washington D.C. had more natural barriers

• Baltimore had a larger army

• Baltimore was better defended

• Washington D.C. had more artillery

Who was the British general killed during the Battle of North Point?

• Arthur Brooke

• James McHenry

• Robert Ross

• Francis Scott Key

What did the citizens of Baltimore do to prevent British ships from entering the harbor?

• Built a large wall

• Sunk their own ships to create a reef

• Placed mines in the water

• Blocked the harbor with debris

How long did the British bombard Fort McHenry?

• 12 hours

• 36 hours

• 24 hours

• 27 hours

What was the significance of the large flag flying over Fort McHenry?

• It signaled the arrival of reinforcements

• It indicated the fort was still under American control

• It was a signal for a counterattack

• It was a symbol of surrender

Who wrote the poem 'Defense of Fort McHenry'?

• George Armstead

• Francis Scott Key

• Robert Ross

• Arthur Brooke

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

• A British drinking song

• An American folk song

• A military march

• A classical symphony

In what year did 'The Star-Spangled Banner' become the national anthem?

• 1814

• 1865

• 1945

• 1931

What was Francis Scott Key doing on a British ship during the attack on Fort McHenry?

• Spying on the British

• Trying to secure the release of a friend

• Negotiating a peace treaty

• Delivering supplies to the British