In what way did the burning of washington d. c. benefit the americans? american nationalism increased, creating an influx of volunteers for the military. britain decided to retreat back to england in fear of retaliation. the 6,000 american troops easily defeated the british soldiers who burned the capitol. offended by the actions of the british, the french immediately joined forces with the americans to retaliate.

although world war i began in 1914, the united states did not join the war until 1917. the additional firepower, resources, and soldiers of the u.s. to tip the balance of the war in favor of the allies. remaining neutral. when war broke out in 1914, the united states had a policy of neutrality.

1. explain aspects of the democratic process as it was developed in ancient athens

2. trace the roots of the americans political process to ancient athens

3. explain the relationship of citizens to the political process