Question

What was the result of the British attack on Washington, D.C., in 1814?

Answer 1

The white house was burned down

Answer 2

The correct answer is:

The Burning of Washington.

The Burning of Washington was the British attack over Washington, D.C., in the course of the Battle of Bladensburg in the War of 1812. Following the defeat of the Americans troops at the Battle of Bladensburg, a British unit commanded by Major General Robert Ross burned down various buildings, including the White House, the Capitol building and other offices of the U.S. government.