THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825
HISTORY OF THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER
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McHenry
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New York
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Baltimore
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Washington D.C.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Militarily, Baltimore was a far more important city than Washington because of its thriving port and strategic location. The British hoped the loss of both Washington and Baltimore would cripple the American war effort and force peace.
Detailed explanation-2: -Map Showing British Strategy The British aimed to destroy Fort McHenry so that their ships could sail into Baltimore’s inner harbor and support the troops who were attacking the city by land.
Detailed explanation-3: -In September of 1814 5, 000 British soldiers landed North-East of the city and halted outside of hastily constructed earthworks. The British Navy was needed to come into the Baltimore harbor to support the attack, standing in its way was Fort McHenry and its 1, 000 defenders.