The British arrived a few hours later and burned the White House and many other government buildings. Americans wondered if the government would fall down. This defeatist mood changed when reporters began writing about the courage Dolley Madison had displayed in the White House. Referring to Dolley's deeds, a Baltimore weekly paper declared: "The spirit of the nation is aroused!" A few days later, the citizens and soldiers of Baltimore fiercely resisted a night-long attack and forced the British fleet to withdraw. That battle was followed by a series of victories, which persuaded the British to abandon the war.

When the troops paraded through Washington, D.C., First Lady Madison was there standing beside her husband, accepting their cheers.

4. Why did James Madison decide to take action against Great Britain? Because .

A. the British betrayed him two years ago. B. the enemy attacked his sailors repeatedly.

C. his country got into great trouble at home. D. he wanted to break away from the British.

5. What was possibly the most important for Dolley?

A. The White House. B. A Baltimore weekly paper.

C. The Declaration of Independence. D. The portrait of George Washington.

6. What can be inferred about the Americans' victories against Great Britain?

A. Madison commanded the Americans to win the war .

　B. The British were so incompetent as to give up the war.

C. Dolley's courage inspired the Americans to fight bravely.

　D. The Americans were always confident to defeat the enemy.

7. What would be the best title for the passage?

A. A Classic Battle. B. The First Lady.

　C. A War Won by a Great Women D. A Nation Ruined by a Woman

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