Which event occurred during the War of 1812 era and involved the burning of the capital?

• A. War of 1812
• B. Midnight Appointments
• C. Burning of Washington DC
• D. Louisiana Purchase

Answer: (C)

During the War of 1812 era, a distinctly memorable incident involved the burning of the capital. British forces attacked Washington, D.C. in 1814 and set fire to several key buildings, including the Capitol and the White House. This event is the best answer because it directly describes a specific act—the burning of the capital—within the context of that war.

The broader War of 1812 is the overall conflict, but it doesn’t describe a single event. The Midnight Appointments refer to Adams appointing judges in the early 1800s, which isn’t related to burning the capital. The Louisiana Purchase happened in 1803 and was a territorial deal with France, not connected to any burning of the capital. So the burning of Washington, D.C. is the event that fits both criteria.