What event led the British to focus on Washington DC?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Battle of Bladensburg

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Treaty of Paris

Who was Dolly Madison?

• The President of the United States

• The First Lady during the War of 1812

• A famous artist

• A British spy

What important item did Dolly Madison try to save from the British?

• The Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

• A painting of George Washington

• A statue of Abraham Lincoln

Who helped Dolly Madison save the painting?

• The British soldiers

• Her husband, President James Madison

• Slaves and staff from the White House

• A group of American soldiers

How did people view Dolley Madison during her time?

• She was disliked by most

• She was respected and loved

• She was considered a burden

• She was ignored by society