Transformation of "The Star-Spangled Banner" Francis Scott Key wrote a poem titled "The Defence of Fort The poem was combined with music and became a popular song known as "The Star-Spangled Banner." "The Star-Spangled Banner" was adopted as the national anthem of the United States in 1931. McHenry" during the War of 1812. What is one reason this song has endured for so many years? A The song was inspired by religious revivals. B The song celebrates a patriotic act from the past. C The song is about protecting the rights of people. D The song was a theme for civil rights activism.

Transformation of "The Star-Spangled Banner" Francis Scott Key wrote a poem titled "The Defence of Fort The poem was combined with music and became a popular song known as "The Star-Spangled Banner." "The Star-Spangled Banner" was adopted as the national anthem of the United States in 1931. McHenry" during the War of 1812. What is one reason this song has endured for so many years? A The song was inspired by religious revivals. B The song celebrates a patriotic act from the past. C The song is about protecting the rights of people. D The song was a theme for civil rights activism.