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WorksheetsThe Birth of Our National Anthem
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 4hrs 31mins
In 1814, the United States was at war with
Russia
Great Britain
France
Germany
The name of this war, which had been going on for almost two years, was
The Revolutionary War
The War of 1812
The Civil War
World War I
Francis Scott Key was a young American
composer
journalist
sailor
lawyer
Francis Scott Key was sent to a British ___________ , the HMS Minden.
school
building
ship
submarine
On the HMS Minden, Key negotiated the release of some captured American
soldiers
sailors
servants
spies
Why was Francis Scott Key not allowed to leave the HMS Linden until after the battle?
He made the enemy troops angry.
He knew too much about their battle plans.
He had to stay to take care of wounded soldiers.
What did the British attack on September 13, 1814?
Washington, D.C.
Fort Knox
Statue of Liberty
Fort McHenry
After the early light of dawn, Key could see that the American _______ remained over Fort McHenry.
flag
ship
eagle
bombs
What did this sighting tell Francis Scott Key about the battle?
The British had stolen the American flag and moved it.
The British flag was removed by the Americans.
The Americans had won the battle.
The British had won the battle.
Francis Scott Key was so inspired by his experience, he wrote a ______ titled "The Defense of Fort McHenry."
song
book
play
poem
In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson ordered that the Star Spangled Banner should be played at _________ occasions.
athletic
Olympic
celebratory
military
President Herbert Hoover signed a bill that officially adopted the Star Spangled Banner as the ___________ on March 3, 1931.
official American march
national anthem
national poem
oldest American song
The Star-Spangled Banner has _________ verse(s).
one
two
three
four
five
Most Americans only sing the _________ verse.
first
second
third
fourth
Share one interesting fact about the National Anthem or the battle of Fort McHenry that wasn't presented in this video. Use Google, or have a parent help you search.
