What event inspired "The Star-Spangled Banner"?

a. the naval battle between the Leopard and the Chesapeake
b. the British bombardment of Baltimore
c. Betsy Ross sewing the first American flag raised during a time of war
d. the British burning of Washington, DC


Ans: b. the British bombardment of Baltimore

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