Question

British land 25 miles south of Washington, D.C. What significant event occurred due to this landing?

a) The signing of the Treaty of Paris
b) The publication of "Common Sense"
c) The Battle of Bladensburg
d) The formation of the United Nations

Answer 1

The significant event following the British landing south of Washington, D.C. was The Battle of Bladensburg, leading to the burning of Washington, D.C. in 1814.

Step-by-step explanation:

When the British landed 25 miles south of Washington, D.C., the significant event that occurred was c) The Battle of Bladensburg, which led to the British burning of Washington, D.C. during the War of 1812. In July 1814, British troops landed in the Chesapeake Bay area and marched towards Washington.

After defeating American forces at the Battle of Bladensburg, they entered the capital and set fire to many important buildings, including the White House and the Capitol.