Question

1. what government buildings were burned by the british?
2. how did this attack impact americans and the us governm

Explanation:

1. For question 3: During the War of 1812, the British burned the US Capitol Building, the White House (then called the Executive Mansion), the Treasury Building, and other smaller government offices in Washington D.C. in August 1814.
2. For question 4: This attack unified Americans against the British, fostered a strong sense of national pride (later called the "Era of Good Feelings"), led to the US government rebuilding these iconic structures which became symbols of American resilience, and helped solidify the young nation's resolve to defend its sovereignty.

Answer:

1. The British burned the US Capitol, the White House (Executive Mansion), the Treasury Building, and other Washington D.C. government offices in 1814.
2. It boosted American national unity/pride, spurred rebuilding of symbolic government buildings as resilience markers, and strengthened the nation's commitment to defending its independence.