During the War of 1812, the British were able to burn down much of Washington, DC, including the U. S. Capitol building and the White House. Why would this be a significant target for the British?
a. They were able to come close to assassinating President James Madison
b. They were able to inflict lasting damage to the U. S. capital and center of government
C. They were able to stop the growing U. S. economy
d. They were able to convince many Americans that going back to the British was a good idea