Question

the star - spangled banner was influenced by the events of the bombing of fort ______
mchenry
washington, d.c.
new orleans
lake erie

Explanation:

The Star - Spangled Banner was written by Francis Scott Key after he witnessed the bombing of Fort McHenry during the War of 1812. The other options: Fort Washington, D.C. was not the fort associated with the inspiration of the anthem; the Battle of New Orleans was a different event in the War of 1812; and Lake Erie is a body of water, not the fort in question.

Answer:

A. McHenry