Which did not occur during the War of 1812?

A.

Francis Scott Key wrote "The Star-Spangled Banner" about the defense of Fort McHenry.

B.

British forces occupied Washington, burning the Capitol and White House.

C.

American militias won significant victories over British forces in Canada.

D.

Dolley Madison saved national treasures as she fled from Washington, D. C., to Virginia.

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Gideon Benton

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13 November, 11:14

Which did not occur during the War of 1812?

A.

Francis Scott Key wrote "The Star-Spangled Banner" about the defense of Fort McHenry.

B.

British forces occupied Washington, burning the Capitol and White House.

C.

American militias won significant victories over British forces in Canada.

D.

Dolley Madison saved national treasures as she fled from Washington, D. C., to Virginia.

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Edward Callahan · Answer 1

All of these events occurred during the War of 1812 except C.

"American militias won significant victories over British forces in Canada. " Forces in Canada proved surprisingly resilient when it came to fending off American forces.