Question

How was “The Star-Spangled Banner” written?

It was written on a ship during the War of 1812.

It was a British poem that was rewritten to fit the United States.

It was part of a poem contest for America’s centennial celebration.

It was written by a Union soldier during the Civil War.

Answer 1

B

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

B

Step-by-step explanation:

On September 14, 1814, Francis Scott Key pens a poem which is later set to music and in 1931 becomes America's national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner.” The poem, originally titled “The Defence of Fort M'Henry,” was written after Key witnessed the Maryland fort being bombarded by the British during the War of 1812.