Events Surrounding the Burning of Washington D.C.

The video tells the story of the British attack on Washington D.C. in 1814. It introduces vocabulary words and provides historical context. The narrative follows the British army's plan, Mrs. Madison's efforts to save important items, and the aftermath of the attack, including the destruction and eventual rebuilding of the city.

What does the word 'delicate' mean?

• Heavy and solid

• Easily broken or damaged

• Bright and colorful

• Strong and durable

What was the British plan regarding Washington D.C.?

• To negotiate peace

• To capture the capital city

• To hold a parade

• To build new roads

How did President Madison respond to the British threat?

• He stayed in the President's house

• He sent a letter to the British

• He joined his soldiers to face the British

• He fled the city immediately

How did the people of Washington D.C. react to the British approach?

• They held a protest

• They evacuated the city

• They ignored the threat

• They organized a welcome parade

What did Mrs. Madison save from the President's house?

• The silverware

• A painting of George Washington and important papers

• All the furniture

• The entire library

What was the significance of the painting saved by Mrs. Madison?

• It was a modern art piece

• It was a landscape painting

• It was a painting of George Washington

• It was a family portrait

What did the British soldiers find in the President's house?

• A deserted building

• A table set for 40 guests

• A group of American soldiers

• A locked vault

What did the British soldiers do after dining in the President's house?

• They left everything untouched

• They cleaned up the dining room

• They took a nap

• They ransacked the house and set it on fire

What natural event helped to quench the flames in Washington D.C.?

• A snowstorm

• A big storm with rain and wind

• A drought

• A heatwave

What was the state of the President's house when the Madisons returned?

• Badly damaged but still standing

• Slightly damaged

• Rebuilt and renovated

• Completely intact