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The night-long bombardment of Fort McHenry by British ships inspired the: writing of the "Star-Spangled Banner" Americans to win the War of 1812 growth of a new spirit of nationalism

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The night-long bombardment of Fort McHenry by British ships inspired the:

writing of the "Star-Spangled Banner"

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The writing of the "Star-Spangled Banner" was inspired by the night-long bombardment of Fort McHenry by British ships.

To add, The Star Spangled Banner is the national anthem of the United States written by Francis Scott Key; inspired by the battle of Fort McHenry.

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