What event inspired Francis Scott Key to write “The Star-Spangled Banner”? A. the end of the War of 1812 B. seeing the American flag flying above Fort McHenry C. the surrender of the British fleet D. the American victory at the Battle of New Orleans

B, Seeing the American flag flying above fort McHenry

Explanation:

The Star Spangled Banner is based off of the battle of McHenry, lines like "the bombs bursting in air" confirm it was indeed a battle. It was created when Francis Scott Key was watching the battle from his window, and he was focused on looking at if the flag was still there. Originally the Star Spangled Banner was called The Defence of Fort M'Henry

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