Song
Who wrote The Star-Spangled Banner?
Francis Scott Key
Where is Fort McHenry located?
Baltimore, Maryland
What do the 13 stripes on the flag represent?
The original 13 colonies
How many verses does it have?
4
What does the flag flying during the attack symbolize?
That America was still standing strong
In what year was the song written?
1814
What did Fort McHenry protect during the War of 1812?
The city of Baltimore
What do the stars on the flag represent?
The 50 states
True or false- Francis Scott Key was tone deaf?
True
What feeling does the song inspire in Americans?
Pride
What war inspired the song?
The War of 1812
Why was Fort McHenry important to America?
It defended the U.S. from British attack and inspired the national anthem.
What does the color red symbolize?
Bravery
The song was not originally entitled “The Star-Spangled Banner.” What was it originally called?
Defense of Fort M’Henry.
What does the anthem remind us of?
The bravery and resilience of our nation
What did Francis Scott Key see that inspired him to write it?
The American flag flying over Fort McHenry after the battle.
What city did Fort McHenry defend?
Baltimore
What does the color white symbolize?
Francis Scott Key was a ________.
Lawyer
What two ideas does the song celebrate?
Freedom and courage
What was The Star-Spangled Banner before it became a song?
A poem
How did the events at Fort McHenry inspire Francis Scott Key?
Seeing the flag still flying after the battle showed America’s courage and resilience.
What does the color blue symbolize?
Justice
Who was the American flag deigned by?
It was designed by a high school student
Why is The Star-Spangled Banner an important symbol today?
It represents America’s strength, unity, and hope