Question

What city was burned by the British during the War of 1812?

A. Baltimore
B. Washington, D.C.
C. New Orleans
D. Prophetstown

Answer 1

The answer would be b. Washing d.c

Answer 2

British troops descended on Washington, D.C., to lay fire to most of the city in vengeance for the Americans' recent burning of the Canadian capital at York (Toronto). Learn more about the damage done to the US Capitol by following the path used by the British to burn it down in August 1814.