THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825
PRESIDENT MADISON
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Question
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What were 2 important buildings in Washington that were destroyed during the War of 1812?
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the post office and the library
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the statue of liberty and the library
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the White House and the Capitol building
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The British torched major rooms in the Capitol, which then housed the Library of Congress, as well as the House, Senate and Supreme Court. The White House, the navy yard and several American warships were also burned; however, most private property was spared.
Detailed explanation-2: -They burned the United States Treasury and other public buildings. The United States Department of War building was also burned.
Detailed explanation-3: -The United States capital of Washington, D.C., burned on this day in 1814, but it may have been an act of nature that forced the British from the besieged city.
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