The British burned the White House, the Capitol, and other government buildings, which allowed them to accomplish their ultimate objective of capturing the port city of Baltimore.

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The British did burn the White House, the Capitol, and other government buildings during the War of 1812, but their ultimate objective of capturing Baltimore was not achieved; the attack on Baltimore was repelled at Fort McHenry.

The British Burned the White House, the Capitol, and Other