The city was Washington. But the Americans later recaptured the city and defeated the British in 1814 at Fort McHenry.
Washington in the District of Columbia. Or, more commonly referred to as Washington DC.
Some of the important government buildings in Washington , DC were destroyed by a surprise attack of the British in August, 1814.
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If you meant "What major city in the U.S. was sacked and burned by the British in 1814" then the answer is Washington, D.C.
Yes, this happened in 1814.
The white house was burned down during the war of 1812. It has been suggested that it was in revenge for the arson and looting that happened during the battle of York, the capital of the british province of Upper Canada.
In the War of 1812, the British decided to burn the White House after learning that their capital city in Canada had been burned by the Americans. In retaliation, they surrounded Washington D.C. and burned the White House.
The city of Toronto was founded in the year 1834. It actually existed previously as York and was partially burned by the United States forces in the War of 1812.Toronto was incorporated as a city in 1834.
U.S. Capital, Washington D.C.
Washington DC is the only city in the United States that is not in a state.