Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Star-Spangled Quiz


O say does that Star-Spangled Banner yet wave
O'er the land of the free, and the home of the brave?

How well do you know the facts surrounding our Star-Spangled Banner and it's writing? Tomorrow, our students will be celebrating the writing of the Star-Spangled Banner by singing it together as a whole school at the beginning of the day. See if you know the information below.

Can you fill in the mission information about the Star-Spangled Banner Flag???????

Made in ________________, in July-August 1813 by flagmaker ______________, her daughter, 2 nieces, and an indentured servant.
Commissioned by Major George Armistead, commander of Fort __________
Original size: _________________
__________ stars and _________ stripes
Raised over Fort McHenry on the morning of _____________, to signal American victory over the British in the Battle of Baltimore; the sight inspired (who) ____________ to write “The Star-Spangled Banner”
Preserved by the ___________ family as a memento of the battle
The letter _____ was sewn into the original flag by Louisa Armistead, widow of the commander of Fort McHenry.
First loaned to the _______________________ in 1907; converted to permanent gift in 1912.
The Star-Spangled Banner officially became our National Anthem in the year of _______.

Good luck! Check back tomorrow for the answers!!

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