THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825
JAMES MONROES PRESIDENCY
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Question
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to show that the US would win the War of 1812
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to show support of American patriotism as symbolized by our flag
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to show our loyalty to British interests
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to show our alliance with Latin America
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Detailed explanation-1: -The War of 1812 also produced the national anthem of the United States of America. Francis Scott Key was inspired to write “The Star-Spangled Banner” after watching Fort McHenry survive the British bombardment.
Detailed explanation-2: -Francis Scott Key wrote the “Star-Spangled Banner” as a joyous poem after he was relieved that the United States had preserved against British attack. Since then it has evolved into the national anthem for the United States and is played at official events, schools, and sporting events.
Detailed explanation-3: -On September 13, 1814, Francis Scott Key witnessed the British defeat at the Battle of Fort McHenry during the War of 1812. The poem he wrote about the event eventually became the national anthem of the United States, “The Star-Spangled Banner.”