Question 255

During the War of 1812, after American forces burned the Parliament Buildings in York (now Toronto), what was the significant retaliatory action led by the British?

  1. AThe victory at Châteauguay
  2. BThe burning of the White House
  3. CThe naval blockade of Boston
  4. DThe capture of Detroit
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Correct answer: B) The burning of the White House

Explanation

In retaliation for the burning of Government House and the Parliament Buildings in York, Major-General Robert Ross led an expedition in 1814 from Nova Scotia that burned down the White House and other public buildings in Washington, D.C.

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