"The Star Spangeled Banner" was Francis Scott Key's ode to the troops fighting in...?

a.Boston, Mass
b.Savannah, GA
c.Washinton D.C
d.Baltimore, Maryland
e.New York City

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Star-Spangled_Banner

To find the answer to the question, we can start by understanding the context of the song "The Star-Spangled Banner." "The Star-Spangled Banner" is the national anthem of the United States of America. It was written by Francis Scott Key during the War of 1812, a conflict between the United States and the British Empire.

To determine which location the song refers to, we can examine the historical events surrounding the writing of the song. On September 13, 1814, Francis Scott Key witnessed the bombardment of Fort McHenry in Baltimore, Maryland by the British naval forces. This event occurred during the Chesapeake Campaign of the War of 1812.

Given this information, the correct answer to the question is option d. Baltimore, Maryland.