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WorksheetsStar Spangled Banner
Total questions: 6
Worksheet time: 3mins
Which of the following is true about Francis Scott Key
He wrote many popular songs
He is believed to be tone deaf
He published many books of Poems
He was initially in favor of the War of 1812
When did the Star Spangled Banner become our national anthem.
1813, immediatly after the battle
1860, at the start of the Civil War
1931, more than an hundred years after it was written
1775, before the signing of the declairation of independance.
What was remarkable about the flag at Fort McHenry
It had 13 stars
It was flown backwards
It was very small compared to a normal flag
It was very large and weighted 500 pounds
What was the source of the Star Spangled Banners melody
A British tune "To Anacreon in Heaven"
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
Baby Shark
Yankee Doodle Dandy
Contrary to the popular myth that Key was imprissoned on a British ship for the bombardment or Fort McHenry, he was actually
Running away as fast as he could
In the fort itself
On an American Ship
Swimming in the ocean
How many verses were originally written for the Star Spangled Banner compared to the one we sing today?
2
3
4
5
