The War of 1812 and the Burning of Washington

What was one of the main reasons the British could not initially focus on the war with America?

• They were dealing with internal conflicts.

• They were preoccupied with fighting Napoleon in Europe.

• They were negotiating peace with France.

• They lacked sufficient naval power.

What significant action did American forces take in April 1813?

• They formed an alliance with France.

• They signed a peace treaty with Britain.

• They invaded British-controlled Florida.

• They attacked and burned the Canadian capital of York.

Who led the British naval attacks in the Chesapeake Bay area?

• Admiral Horatio Nelson

• Admiral George Cockburn

• General Robert Ross

• Admiral John Jervis

What was the outcome of the Battle of Bladensburg?

• The British easily defeated the Americans.

• The British were forced to retreat.

• The Americans won a decisive victory.

• The battle ended in a stalemate.

What did President James Madison do when the British were approaching Washington D.C.?

• He surrendered to the British.

• He ordered a counterattack.

• He evacuated the city.

• He negotiated a peace treaty.

What did the British do upon entering Washington D.C.?

• They established a new government.

• They held a peace conference.

• They withdrew immediately.

• They burned government buildings.

What significant event helped extinguish the fires in Washington D.C.?

• A peace treaty

• A large rainstorm

• A hurricane

• A military intervention

What was the impact of the hurricane on the British troops?

• It had no significant impact.

• It led to their immediate surrender.

• It caused more casualties than the battle.

• It forced them to advance further.

Where did James Madison hold a cabinet meeting after returning to Washington?

• The White House

• The Capitol Building

• The Post Office

• The Library of Congress

What was the next target for the British after Washington D.C.?

• New York City

• Philadelphia

• Baltimore

• Boston