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1812- United States declares war against Britain

The warship Constitution defeats the British ship Guerriere

1813- Battle of Lake Erie

Battle of THames

1814- British burned Washington, D.C

Battle of New Orleans

1815- Francis Scott Key writes "The Defense of Fort McHenry"

Answer 1

The first events are right. However, Key wrote the "Defense of Fort McHenry" in 1812. It was later published and finally published as "The Star Spangled Banner" in 1815.

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