Dolley Madison Flees the White House, 1814 (eye)

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What event prompted Dolley Madison to flee the White House?

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The Battle of Bladensburg

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What did Dolley Madison take with her when she fled the White House?

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A portrait of George Washington

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Who was Dolley Madison's husband?

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James Madison

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What did Dolley Madison's servant, French John, offer to do?

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Spike the cannon at the gate and lay a train of powder

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Why was the victory in the Battle of New Orleans essentially meaningless?

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the peace treaty had been signed several weeks before