Question

The tune for our national anthem descended from a British drinking song.
O True
O False

Answer 1

The tune for the US national anthem descended from a British drinking song.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement is True.

The tune for the national anthem of the United States, 'The Star-Spangled Banner,' was indeed adapted from a British drinking song called 'To Anacreon in Heaven.' The melody was written by John Stafford Smith in 1773 and was later used for the anthem lyrics written by Francis Scott Key in 1814.

Although the melody is the same, the lyrics of the national anthem were changed to represent American values and patriotism.

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