Question

1. during the war of 1812, an important and well - known american song was written during the battle of fort mchenry. here are three questions about this significant song. http://www.si.edu/encyclopedia si/nmah/starflag.htm
2. what song was written during the war of 1812?
3. who was the composer of this song?
4. how many states were part of the united states at the time of the war of 1812?
5. an american ship that was important during the war of 1812 was the uss constitution. its nickname was \old ironsides.\ go to the following website and answer these two questions.

http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/ushistory/oldironsides.htm

1. how did this ship get the nickname, \old ironsides?\
2. what building materials were used to construct \old ironsides?\
3. the war of 1812 ends with the treaty of ghent. click on the link below and analysis this primary document. http://avalon.law.yale.edu/19th century/ghent.asp
4. according to this treaty what 2 countries will have peace, friendship, and good understanding?
5. how many articles are in this treaty?
6. what does the 10th article state?

Explanation:

All answers are sourced from the provided linked historical documents about the War of 1812.

1. For questions about the song from the Battle of Fort McHenry:

• The song is the U.S. national anthem, written during the battle.
• Its composer was a prominent American poet and lawyer present at the battle.
• The number of U.S. states in 1812 reflects the pre-war expansion of the country.

1. For questions about the USS Constitution:

• Its nickname came from its ability to withstand enemy fire.
• It was built with heavy, durable nautical materials.

1. For questions about the Treaty of Ghent:

• It was a peace agreement between the two main belligerents of the War of 1812.
• The number of articles and text of the 10th article are directly stated in the treaty document.

Answer:

Questions 8 (Song from Fort McHenry):

1. The Star-Spangled Banner
2. Francis Scott Key
3. 18 states

Questions 9 (USS Constitution):

1. British cannonballs bounced off its thick, strong hull during battle, leading to the nickname "Old Ironsides".
2. Oak wood (primary hull material), with copper sheathing on the bottom, and iron hardware/fasteners.

Questions 10 (Treaty of Ghent):

1. The United States of America and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
2. 15 articles
3. The 10th article states that both countries will release all prisoners of war without ransom, and will not hold any claims against each other for the detention or capture of such prisoners.