Who was the British general that was heading to Benedict, Maryland?
General Robert Ross
When did the British attack Washington DC?
August 23-24, 1814
Who was the American general that had 7,000 men but many fled?
General William Winder
How many Marines did Commander Joshua Barney have?
150
Who did he buy time for?
The President
Who was Madison’s wife and what significant thing did she do?
Dolley and she saved the painting of George Washington
The patent office was saved by what?
A storm
When was Madison allowed back into the President’s house?
August 27
Where did Madison and Dolley stay when out of the Presidents house?
Octagon House