The War of 1812 at Fort McHenry

Welcome to the 

Fort McHenry WebQuest!

This WebQuest will focus on the War of 1812 at Fort McHenry, the people involved in the Fort during that time period, The Star Spangled Banner, and the outcome of that famous battle.

Directions: 
     Please view the questions below. You will notice that in each question there is a blue hyperlink. In order for you to answer the question you must press and hold down ctrl on the keyboard, then click on the link and wait for a webpage to open. Read the information presented to you on the webpage that opens to find the information you need to answer the question. When you answer the questions, please be sure to use full sentences, correct grammar, and write neatly so that your answer can be read.

Questions:

  1.  Where is Fort McHenry located? When was it constructed?

  2.  Who designed the fort and what is special about that design?

  3.  What was the original name of the fort and why was it given                                         that name?  How did it get the name of Fort McHenry?

  4.  What were the walls of Fort McHenry and the buildings constructed of?

  5.  According to this website, which two countries were at war and how did this affect the American merchant ships?

  6.  What were the people of Baltimore certain of and what did they do?

  7.  Why was Baltimore described as "a nest of pirates"?

    8.  What happened in August of 1814?

  9.  Where did the British forces turn their sights after this event?

 10.  Who was  Brevet Lt. Col. George Armistead and what did President James Madison order him to do?

11.  What did Armistead do when he reached his post?

12.   How many people worked on this project?  Who was the person in charge of the project?

13.  How long did it take them to finish the project?  How much did they cost to make?

14.  How many items were made and what were the dimensions?  Why was more than one made?  What were they made of?

15.  What defenses were put in place at Baltimore Harbor?

16.  How long did the British bombard Fort McHenry?

17.  When did the British attack Baltimore?  How long did it last?

18.  What lucky thing happened for the Fort during the bombing?

19.  How many soldiers were there defending the fort?

20.  What was the reason the battle ended?

21.  Who was Francis Scott Key?

22.  Why was he on a British ship?

23.  Where was he during the Battle of Baltimore?

24.  What inspired Key and what did he decide to do?

25.  What was the title that Key decided upon?

26.  How many stanzas are there of the song before the Civil War?

27.  How many casualties were there for the Americans?

28.  How many casualties were there for the British?

29.  What was the issue with the British weapons?

30.  Where is the Star Spangled Banner now?