Question

What factors led the American people to think of this flag as an important historical

Answer 1

Answer: The answer is:

Because it symbolizes the sacrifices american that american went through to preserve freedom.

Explanation:

During a 24-hour British siege on a  September night during the War of 1812, the flag flew over Fort McHenry, located in Baltimore, Maryland.

Francis  Scott Key, who was a witness to the battle got inspired  to write a poem, “The Defense of Fort McHenry”. This poem evolved into the American national anthem.

It was made by Mary Pickersgill.