On August 24th, 1814, Washington D.C. was burned by invading forces.
The premise to our quiz is simple: do you know enough about the burning of Washington D.C. that you could have done it yourself? In this game, the goal is to be smart enough to be an arsonist. Can you light D.C.’s fire?
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Question 1 of 6
What conflict led to the burning of Washington?
Washington was burned in 1814, after the British were successful at Bladensburg, Maryland.
Washington was burned in 1814, after the British were successful at Bladensburg, Maryland.
Question 2 of 6
During the conflict, the small town of Brookeville, Maryland became Capital for a Day when this President rode in.
Madison arrived via horse and hid out in Brookeville. He stayed at the home of Caleb and Henriette Bentley.
Madison arrived via horse and hid out in Brookeville. He stayed at the home of Caleb and Henriette Bentley.
Question 3 of 6
It may be a myth that this First Lady saved a portrait of George Washington from being burned, but she did snag some silver before escaping the White House.
Madison may not have had time to get the portrait out herself, but she did take some silver with her.
Madison may not have had time to get the portrait out herself, but she did take some silver with her.
Question 4 of 6
In addition to the White House, what other building was destroyed in the burning of Washington?
The Capitol Building losses included the Library of Congress, where thousands of volumes were lost. The U.S. Treasury and other public buildings were also burned.
The Capitol Building losses included the Library of Congress, where thousands of volumes were lost. The U.S. Treasury and other public buildings were also burned.
Question 5 of 6
British troops didn’t just burn—they plundered. In addition to eating food in the White House, they regained this portrait of the British King at the time.
Madison lived in The Octagon House for the rest of his term, but reconstruction on the White House allowed this next President to live at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue again.
The Octagon House isn’t only a landmark because of Madison—it’s also been named the most haunted house in D.C.
The Octagon House isn’t only a landmark because of Madison—it’s also been named the most haunted house in D.C.
