Why did the British Army burn government buildings in Washington, D. C?

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Chaya Lucas

7 October, 05:14

Why did the British Army burn government buildings in Washington, D. C?

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Solomon Church · Answer 1

On this day in History, British capture and burn Washington on Aug 24, 1814 ... Maryland, and march unopposed into Washington, D. C. Most congressmen and ... The British army entered Washington in the late afternoon, and General Ross ... the burning of Canadian government buildings by U. S. troops earlier in the war