Question

1. who wrote the lyrics to \the star-spangled banner\?

a. irving berlin
b. woody guthrie
c. francis scott key
d. katharine lee bates

1. what inspired francis scott key to write the national anthem?

a. a parade
b. a peaceful sunrise
c. a night of celebration
d. seeing the flag after a battle

1. which song celebrates the natural beauty of the united states?

a. \america the beautiful\
b. \this land is your land\
c. \god bless america\
d. \the star-spangled banner\
short answer

1. why do people often sing patriotic songs during national holidays?
2. how is \america the beautiful\ different in tone or style from \the star-spangled banner\?
3. give one example of how patriotic music can bring people together.

Explanation:

• Question 2: Francis Scott Key wrote the lyrics to "The Star - Spangled Banner". Irving Berlin is known for "God Bless America", Woody Guthrie for "This Land Is Your Land", and Katharine Lee Bates for "America the Beautiful".
• Question 3: Francis Scott Key was inspired by seeing the flag after a battle (the Battle of Baltimore during the War of 1812).
• Question 4: "America the Beautiful" celebrates the natural beauty of the United States.

Answer:

1. C. Francis Scott Key
2. D. Seeing the flag after a battle
3. A. "America the Beautiful"