Did Canada Really Burn Down the White House?

Ever heard of the War of 1812? Most people think it was just a small skirmish. But did you know **burning of washington dc** was a key event? This was 1814, and the British, with significant Canadian support, were retaliating for **burning of washington**. The Americans had preemptively attacked, leading to the **united states** facing consequences and a significant moment in **history**.