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Official question #123US Citizenship Test
What is the name of the national anthem?
Correct answer
The Star-Spangled Banner
Also accepted: The Star-Spangled Banner · Star-Spangled Banner
Why
“The Star-Spangled Banner” was written by Francis Scott Key in 1814 during the War of 1812 and became the national anthem in 1931.
Answer choices
- AAmerica the Beautiful
- BThe Star-Spangled Banner
- CGod Bless America
- DMy Country, 'Tis of Thee