THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825
THE MONROE DOCTRINE
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Fort McHenry
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Battle of New Orleans
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Battle of New Jersey
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Battle of Lake Erie
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Detailed explanation-1: -The U.S. national anthem and the flag that inspired it are legacies of the War of 1812. British forces gathered to attack Baltimore in September 1814. After a 25-hour bombardment of Fort McHenry, they failed to penetrate Baltimore’s defenses and withdrew.
Detailed explanation-2: -The. Star–Spangled. Banner. On September 14, 1814, U.S. soldiers at Baltimore’s Fort McHenry raised a huge American flag to celebrate a crucial victory over British forces during the War of 1812.
Detailed explanation-3: -On September 14, 1814, the Battle of Fort McHenry inspired Francis Scott Key to write “The Star-Spangled Banner.” The University of Michigan’s Mark Clague corrects some common myths about our national anthem.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Battle of Baltimore, fought September 12-14, 1814, was the defining moment in the War of 1812.