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During the 2nd War for Independence.
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What was burned by the British?
Washington DC
What city was captured by the British in 1814?
Washington DC was captured by the British in 1814. The British burned down the White House
What happened when the british invaded Washington dc during the war of 1812?
they burned the white house. Actually, it was not yet known as the White House. It was the Capital Building.It became kown as the White House because it was painted white to hide the black charring the occured as a resulted of the fire
Who saved the national treasures when Washington DC burned?
The First Lady - Dolly Madison - saved a number of paintings and other artifacts from the White House before she and the President escaped the burning building.
Who was involved in naming Washington DC?
George Washington and christopher Columbus
What was burned by the British?
Washington DC
What city was burned by the british?
Washington DC
Who burned Washington DC in 1814?
The British
What did the British to Washington DC?
In 1815, they burned the capital
Washington DC destroyed by fire?
Washington was burned during the War of 1812 - August of 1814
Who saved valuable papers when the british burned Washington dc?
Dolley Madison
Who was president when the British burned down Washington Dc?
James Madison was the president at that time.
What was the result of the British on Washington dc in 1814?
the british burned the White House and the Capitol
Why was Washington D.C. burned?
After the Union burned down most of Atlanta (which was a very popular and loved city for the Confederacy) the confederacy burned down Washington DC as revenge, and because they thought it was the Union's political meeting place
When is the war in Washington DC was attacked and many government buildings were burned?
It was on 24 August 1814.
What was the result of the British attack on Washington DC. in 1814?
the british burned the White House and the Capitol
What was the result of the British attacks on Washington dc in 1814?
the british burned the White House and the Capitol
