THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825
WAR OF 1812
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The United States bombed England’s capital city of London.
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British soldiers launched a surprise attack on US ships near Hawaii.
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The United States defeated the British at Yorktown with help from the French.
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British soldiers set fire to the White House and the US Capitol in Washington, DC.
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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: -During the War of 1812, the British were urged to attack the former colonies after American troops attacked Canada and burned government buildings. Washington was picked as the target because of its symbolic importance, its easy access from the sea, and the inability of inexperienced American troops to defend it.
Detailed explanation-3: -Washington was quickly rebuilt, with the White House becoming operational in 1817 and the Capitol Building was operational by 1819. Overall, the burning of Washington symbolized that the young nation that was built upon democracy and freedom was able to take a major world power head-on and come out victorious.