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The British troops burned Washington on August 24, 1814. Two of the buildings they burned were the Capitol building and the White House.

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When did the british burn Washington?

in august of 1814


What city did the British enter and burn important buildings?

Washington DC


Who was hero of British burn Washington?

Robert Ross (British Army officer) and Admiral George Cockburn


What year did the British burn down Washington DC?

August 24, 1814


When did the British burn and destroy Washington DC?

In 1814, and Dolly Madison save the portrait of George Washington.


What two important buildings did the British burn in Washington D.C.?

The 2 Important Buildings British Burned In Washington DC was:The CapitolThe White House


What 2 important building in Washington DC did the British burn?

the british trooped burned down the capitol and the white house


What did the british burn in the war of 1812?

The White House and other building sin Washington DC.


When did the British burn and destroy dc?

In 1814, and Dolly Madison save the portrait of George Washington.


What president was in control when the city of Washington was captured and burned by the british?

James Madison had to flee when the British came to burn the White House in 1814.


What is the oldest public government building in Washington DC and why did the British not burn it down?

In 1812 there wasn't much there but the White House and they did try to burn it down.


When did the british burn and destroy Washington d c?

August 24, 1814. Washington, D.C. was not destroyed, only several government buildings were burned.