Question

Had Fort McHenry surrendered during the night of September 13, 1814, A) Key might never have written his poem.

Answer 1

Answer:

A) Key might never have written his poem.

Explanation:

Fort McHenry is a historical fort that defended the Baltimore Harbor from an attack from the Bristish on SeptemNavy o October 13, 1814. This victory over the British inspired Francis Scott Key when he saw the American flag to write a poem called "Defence of Fort M'Henry" that later on became the national anthem of the United States.

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer is A. Had Fort McHenry surrendered during the night of September 13, 1814, Key might never have written his poem.

Explanation:

Fort McHenry is a fort in the port of Baltimore, Maryland. At the time of the War of 1812, the fort was shot at by the British navy from Chesapeake Bay. The bombing of Fort McHenry, watched by Francis Scott Key, inspired the poet to write the American anthem The Star-Spangled Banner.  

On September 13, 1814, during the 1812 War, the fort came under attack from British ships. For 25 hours the fortress was bombed in an attempt to capture Baltimore harbor and the city. However, the British bombing and the American reply caused only minor damage and on September 14 the British stopped the fire.  

Francis Scott Key, who tried to secure the release of prisoners on a nearby ship, witnessed the bombing of the British. When, after the bombing, he could still see the American flag flying above the fort, he became inspired to compose the words of the current national anthem. His poem, The Defense of Fort McHenry, was later renamed the Star-Spangled Banner.