Question

the star spangled banner
use the link on google classroom to complete the following.
the battle
the british set their sights on baltimore, maryland, a vital seaport. on september 13, 1814, british warships began firing bombs and rockets on __ ________, which protected the citys harbor. the bombardment continued for ____ hours while the nation awaited news of baltimores fate.
the flag (the \star - spangled banner\)

• who was hired to make the flags at fort mchenry? mary pickersgill__
• how big was the final flag? 12 to 18 inches__
• how long did it take to make? ___7 weeks__

Explanation:

To solve the fill - in - the - blank about the British attack target in the Battle of Baltimore, we refer to historical knowledge. In the Battle of Baltimore during the War of 1812, the British warships fired on Fort McHenry, which was protecting the city's harbor. And the bombardment lasted for 25 hours.

Answer:

For the first blank (the target of British fire): Fort McHenry
For the second blank (duration of bombardment): 25