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How prepared was the US for war? What were the problems?

How prepared were the British?

How does the US get around not having a professional Navy?

How does the beginning of the War go for the US? What were their blunders?

At the beginning of the War, the British could not focus all of its attention on the US. What allowed Britain to finally focus all of its attention on the US?

Why was Washington, D.C. vulnerable to attack?

Who was the "last first lady" out of Washington, D.C.?

Why did the British burn Washington, D.C.?

What two odd events occurred during the British invasion of Washington that impacted the troops more than the US resistance?

Why was Baltimore targeted by the British?

What protected Baltimore?

How did Brigadier General John Stricker's strategy differ from that of the commander at Washington?

What was the turning point of the battle?

What was Francis Scott Key doing at the bombardment of Fort McHenry?

When does the Star Spangled Banner become the National Anthem?