What was the question for this implicit rationale, and corresponding answer?
The important part for answering this question is: "My Country,' Tis of Thee", also known as "America", is an American patriotic song, whose lyrics were written by Samuel Francis Smith.
The answer: Samuel Francis Smith
The question: "My Country,' Tis of Thee", also known as "America", is an American patriotic song, whose lyrics were written by Samuel Francis Smith. The melody used is the same as that of the national anthem of the United Kingdom, "God Save the Queen", arranged by Thomas Arne. The song served as one of the de facto national anthems of the United States (along with songs like "Hail, Columbia") before the adoption of "The Star-Spangled Banner" as the official U.S. national anthem in 1931.

Answer this question: who wrote the words to my country tis of thee?