Did the canadians burn down the white house?

Question

i have a bet riding on they did... it was around the american revolution time... and it was still owned by Britain

Answer 1

They were british settlers in Canada. So, I guess everyone's right.

Answer 2

Sorry, but I think you lose your bet.

The burning of Washington took place on August 24th, 1814 after the British victory at the Battle of Bladensburg earlier that day. The victory in Maryland enabled the British forces to march into Washington virtually unopposed.

Contrary to popular belief, Canadian militia were not present at the burning of Washington; General Ross and over 4,000 British regulars landed on the eastern coast of Maryland and march inland. They were met by 6,000 American militia near Bladensburg. Although the Americans had more men, they weren't a match for the British regulars, and neither was their commander. The American army fled, and the redcoats marched into Washington.

So although the White House WAS burned down in the War of 1812, Canadians were not present in the battle; the victors were British regulars who crossed the Atlantic and landed in Maryland.

Answer 3

No.

Answer 4

British troops burned it. And it was in retaliation for U.S. troops burning the Capital of English Canada at York, Ontario during the War of 1812.

Answer 5

It was during the War of 1812 (the fire actually happened in August of 1814), and it was the British who did it.