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The USA burned the capital of British North America (York) and the British, in retaliation, burned D.C. However, this can not be used as a reason to support the notion that Britain won, as the British were driven out of the city after a tornado devastated their forces. Before any Canadians say that they beat the United States, I must add that Canada was not independent of the British Crown until 1982. Though the US was repulsed from modern day Canada, the invasion of British territory was a strategy to get Britains attention that they should stop forcing Americans into the Royal Navy. At the start of the war, Britain actually outnumbered Americans in North America, but the militia of Canada was still able to hold of America, and when reinforcements arrived in 1814, the Brits drove the US out. All things considered, the war helped and hurt both sides, but hurt Amerindians:
USA Objectives:
Stop British forces from forcing Americans to serve in the Royal Navy-Check
Establish self as a sovereign state once and for all-Check
British Objectives:
Use minimal forces to retain control of Canada-Check
Establish a secure border that would keep Canada and America seperate-Check
(Canada also gained a sense of unity between French Canadians and British Can.)
Indian Objective:
Retain land and stop US expansion-Failed
As you can see, both Britain and America accomplished their goals, and thus an argument that either side won would be unfounded and polluted by patriotism.
What else can I help you with?
What did the british burn in the war of 1812?
The White House and other building sin Washington DC.
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.
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 .
How was the city of Washington DC affected by the War of 1812?
I know that during the war of 1812 British came to Washington DC. with a treaty but before the general could ask if Madison would sign it he got shot by some men in a near by building. The men were found and killed, after that the British army decided to burn down every government involved building in Washington DC. including the White House, That wasn't finished.
Why did the British burn Washington dc in the war of 1812?
To avenge the burning of the Canadian capital of York
What did the british burn in the war of 1812?
The White House and other building sin Washington DC.
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.
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 .
What caused Great Britain to burn Washington DC during the war of 1812?
The British wanted revenge because America burned the Governors house so the British vowed revenge-and they got it.
What war did the british soldiers burn the US White House?
War of 1812
When did the british burn Washington?
in august of 1814
How was the city of Washington DC affected by the War of 1812?
I know that during the war of 1812 British came to Washington DC. with a treaty but before the general could ask if Madison would sign it he got shot by some men in a near by building. The men were found and killed, after that the British army decided to burn down every government involved building in Washington DC. including the White House, That wasn't finished.
Why did the British burn Washington dc in the war of 1812?
To avenge the burning of the Canadian capital of York
In the war of 1812 what did the british burn down?
They burned down the town and sailed across lake ontario.
What year did the US capitol burn?
The US Capitol was burned in the year 1814. It was set on fire by British troops during the War of 1812.
What city did the British enter and burn important buildings?
Washington DC
When did the british burn down the white house?
Many times invading forces burn seats of government to demoralize the populace. This was the purpose behind the burning of the White House by the British. It actually served to do the opposite.
