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Which statement BEST describes why the British attacked the American capital?

O A) The French asked them to do it
O B) It was in response for us buying the Louisiana Territory
O C) The British were retaliating for us invading Canada
O D) The British were trying to take back the United States

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The British had hopes of finding money or other items of worth.

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