The Star Spangled Banner

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    How many stripes are on today's US flag?

    • 13
    • 5
    • 50
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Test your knowledge of The Star-Spangled Banner and Facts about our U. S. Flag!

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  • 2. 

    What is the name of the US National Anthem?

    • America (My Country 'Tis of Thee)

    • The Star-Spangled Banner

    • America the Beautiful

    Correct Answer
    A. The Star-Spangled Banner
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "The Star-Spangled Banner" because it is the official national anthem of the United States. It was written by Francis Scott Key during the War of 1812 and became the national anthem in 1931. The song is a symbol of American patriotism and is typically performed at major national events and ceremonies.

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  • 3. 

    Who wrote the lyrics to The Star-Spangled Banner?

    • Mary Young Pickersgill

    • Francis Scott Key

    • John Stafford Smith

    Correct Answer
    A. Francis Scott Key
    Explanation
    Francis Scott Key is the correct answer because he is the known author of the lyrics to The Star-Spangled Banner. The song was written during the War of 1812, after Key witnessed the bombardment of Fort McHenry by British forces. Inspired by the American flag still flying at the fort, he penned the poem that would later become the lyrics to the national anthem of the United States.

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  • 4. 

    How many stars are on today's US flag?

    • 15

    • 13

    • 50

    Correct Answer
    A. 50
    Explanation
    The US flag currently has 50 stars, representing the 50 states of the United States. Each star on the flag represents a state, and as new states have been added to the country, additional stars have been added to the flag. Therefore, the correct answer is 50.

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    What was the name of the fort where the Battle of Baltimore took place?

    • Fort Baltimore

    • Fort McHenry

    • Fort McDonald

    Correct Answer
    A. Fort McHenry
    Explanation
    Fort McHenry is the correct answer because it is the historical fort where the Battle of Baltimore took place. During the War of 1812, the British navy attacked the fort in September 1814. The fort successfully defended Baltimore Harbor, and the American victory inspired Francis Scott Key to write "The Star-Spangled Banner," which later became the national anthem of the United States. Fort Baltimore and Fort McDonald are incorrect options as they do not refer to the specific fort associated with the Battle of Baltimore.

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    How many verses are in The Star-Spangled Banner?

    • 1

    • 4

    • 5

    Correct Answer
    A. 4
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 4 because The Star-Spangled Banner has four verses. The song was originally written as a poem by Francis Scott Key during the War of 1812, and each verse tells a different part of the story. While most people are familiar with the first verse, the complete song actually has four verses, each highlighting different aspects of the American flag and the resilience of the nation.

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    What year were the lyrics to The Star Spangled Banner written?

    • 1814

    • 1812

    • 1775

    Correct Answer
    A. 1814
    Explanation
    The lyrics to The Star Spangled Banner were written in 1814. This is the correct answer because the song was written by Francis Scott Key during the War of 1812, specifically after the British attack on Fort McHenry in Baltimore. Key wrote the poem that would later become the lyrics to the national anthem while witnessing the bombardment of the fort in September 1814. The poem was then set to music and officially became the national anthem in 1931.

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