Today I was captured from my ship and transfered to the frigate called "Surprise" because the land was about to become a giant battlefield. Aboard the ship I met up with this guy named Sir Thomas Cockburn. Apparently he is the admiral's son. Later that night I was awakened by a large bomb bursting in the air around me. When I had arrived at the poop deck, I saw a man by the name of Francis Scott Key writing hastily on the back of a letter. I approached him and asked what he was writing. He replied saying that it was a song that was inspired by the attack on the Fort McHenry. As I looked where he pointed I noticed that the flag was still visible and intact with the pole.
I was shocked in disbelief that this was possible. I mean we had a really strong fort, but I did not think that it could withstand this caliber of an attack. It was amazing what the government did with this very diverse nation. I mean who else could have brought together this nation to fight for this one cause. The governemnt used many different methods of bringing us together. They put import taxes and other taxes that made us support each other more.
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Well writen. It was hazy on the surrondings around him and Key. Also, its kinda lacking on detail.
How did taxes unite America for a common cause?
As Kristen said, the whole part about taxes bringing Americans together needs more backing. It is kind of difficult to imagine Americans being drawn together by taxes. I am also wondering if that is truly the name of the ship Key was on when he wrote his poem. Otherwise your post was great. I liked the usage of true historic figures (such as Admiral Cockburn).
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