The poem "The Star-Spangled Banner" was inspired by the American defense of which location against a British naval bombardment?

The capital city of Washington, D.C.

The Canadian border near the Great Lakes

What was the primary territorial outcome of the Treaty of Ghent, which officially ended the War of 1812?

The United States acquired large portions of Canadian territory.

Great Britain was forced to cede several key forts to the U.S.

No significant territorial changes or border adjustments were made.

The United States returned the Louisiana Purchase territory to France.

It forced the British to offer better terms in the Treaty of Ghent.

It created a powerful surge in American nationalism and pride.

It led directly to the acquisition of Florida from Spain.

It resulted in the immediate removal of all British troops from North America.

Defending Washington D.C. from being captured

Maintaining control of the port of New Orleans

Achieving successful invasions of Canada

Preventing the blockade of southern ports

The acquisition of new military technologies from the British.

A strengthened sense of national unity and confidence.

The formation of a permanent military alliance with France.

The complete end of trade disputes with Great Britain.