Which answer describes what happened at Fort McHenry in 1814?

The British set the Capitol building on fire in Washington, D.C.

The United States won its first battle and forced the British to retreat.

The British fired cannons at the fort, but were unsuccessful in winning the battle.

An army that included Native Americans, French soldiers, and freed slaves fought the British.

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Which answer describes what happened at Fort McHenry in 1814?

The British set the Capitol building on fire in Washington, D.C.

The United States won its first battle and forced the British to retreat.

The British fired cannons at the fort, but were unsuccessful in winning the battle.

An army that included Native Americans, French soldiers, and freed slaves fought the British.

anonymous · Answer

3rd choice or 4th

anonymous · Answer

The third choice. This is where the Battle of Baltimore occurred.