Mr. Stein NYS ELA The War of 1812: The Burning of Washington DC

What were the British soldiers planning on doing when they marched into Washington DC?

• Taking American people hostage.

• Burning the United States Capitol building.

• Getting some rest.

• Getting some dinner.

Why were the British soldiers angry?

• They had walked a long way.

• The American army burned the city of York, the capital city of Canada.

• They were hungry and cold.

• Their uniforms were not comfortable.

Did the British soldiers burn down the U. S. Capitol Building?

• yes

• no

Had Dolley Madison left prior to the British arriving to burn down the President's House?

• no

• yes

What had occurred in the dining room at The President's House on the day the British burned it down?

• They had to order pizza from Thomas Jefferson's pizza shop (Tommy J.'s pizza).

• The chef spiiled the chicken parm.

• The table was set for dinner.

• The staff had packed away all of the dishes.

What did the British general and some of his men do?

• They asked for the number for Tommy J's pizza.

• They helped prepare dinner.

• They sat at the table and ate dinner.

• They used the restroom.

What did the British soldiers do in the President's house?

• They smashed the dishes, chairs, and dinner table.

• They were looking for things to steal.

• They started a game of Rounders.

• They played checkers

The President's House was ransacked. What does ransacked mean?

• To fill the home with a nice pine scent.

• To decorate.

• Things were stolen and destroyed.

• To run through the house in a sack.

How did the British set The President's House on fire?

• They used a lighter.

• They lit the drapes on fire with torches.

• They lit gasoline.

• They lit crumbled up paper.

What did the British even burn?

• The desks and chairs.

• The beds.

• Mrs. Madison's dresses.

• President Madison's ties.