Star Spangled Banner History flashcard

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Who wrote the lyrics to the Star Spangled Banner?

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Francis Scott Key

Front

What war was taking place when the Star Spangled Banner was written?

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The War of 1812

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What fort was being attacked when Francis Scott Key wrote the poem?

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Fort McHenry

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Where is Fort McHenry located?

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Baltimore, Maryland

Front

The Star Spangled Banner was originally written as a ____________?

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Poem

Front

Where was Francis Scott Key when he wrote the poem?

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On a ship

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Fill in the blank: "Oh say, can you see, by the _______ early light."

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dawn's

Front

Fill in the blank: "What so proudly we hail'd at the twilight's last __________?"

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gleaming

Front

Fill in the blanks: "Whose broad _________ and bright __________."

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Stripes, stars

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Fill in the blanks: "through the ___________ fight."

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perilous