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The U.S. national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner," was written during

which War of 1812 battle?
British attack on Baltimore
Battle of New Orleans
Battle of the Thames
U.S. victory on Lake Erie

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The U.S. national anthem, 'The Star-Spangled Banner,' was written during the British attack on Baltimore.


Step-by-step explanation:

The U.S. national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner," was written during the British attack on Baltimore in the War of 1812. Francis Scott Key, a lawyer and amateur poet, witnessed the bombardment of Fort McHenry by the British navy and was inspired to write the poem that later became the national anthem.


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