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War of 1812
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Who lead the charge to burn the White House?
General Robert Ross commanded the British soldiers that burned the White House,
When did the British burn White House?
In August, 1814.
Who burn the James Madison's white house?
The British Army
Why did Rebecca Motte burn her mansion?
She burned her house because she had to scare the British soldiers.
What was the result of the British attack on washingtond.c. in 1814?
the british burn the white house the capitol
What month did the british burn down the White House?
In August 1814.
What date in 1812 was the White House burnt down?
While the White House was burnt down during the War of 1812, it wasn't burn down in 1812. Instead it was burnt down on August 24, 1814 by British soldiers.
What war almost caused the white house to burn down?
The War of 1812 saw the British come to Washington and burn the White House and other government buildings .
Did the British Fusiliers burn down the White House in 1814?
Yes. The British burned down the White House, and other public buildings, during the War of 1812.
When the white house was first call the white house?
It was called the White House after the British burned it in the War of 1812, and the rebuilt it. They painted it white to cover the burn marks, and so people started calling it the white house.
Why is my house white?
The white house is white because in 1812 the British set fire to it and a section was burned. So, in 1815 it was painted white to cover the burn marks. Those burn marks are still there under the paint.
What 2 important building in Washington DC did the British burn?
the british trooped burned down the capitol and the white house
