Battle of Fort McHenry

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Across
  1. 3. A defensive wall around a fort.
  2. 6. A patriotic song that represents a country.
  3. 9. A long attack using cannons, rockets, or bombs.
  4. 14. The song inspired by the American flag flying over Fort McHenry.
  5. 16. A leader in charge of soldiers or a fort.
  6. 18. The war between the United States and Great Britain during this time.
  7. 19. To give up or stop fighting.
  8. 20. Success in battle or conflict.
Down
  1. 1. The fort in Baltimore that defended the city during the War of 1812.
  2. 2. Love, pride, and loyalty toward one’s country.
  3. 4. The Maryland city the British attacked after burning Washington, D.C.
  4. 5. The large symbol of the United States that showed the fort had not surrendered.
  5. 7. The state where Fort McHenry is located.
  6. 8. The enemy forces that attacked Fort McHenry.
  7. 10. The man who wrote the poem that became “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
  8. 11. A protected body of water where ships can anchor.
  9. 12. Explosive weapons mentioned in “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
  10. 13. The early morning time when Key saw the flag still flying.
  11. 15. Weapons used by the British during the attack, remembered in the song’s lyrics.
  12. 17. To protect a place from attack.