True/False. In 1813, American forces burned Government House and the Parliament Buildings in York, now Toronto.
Answer: True
True. In 1813 the Americans burned Government House and the Parliament Buildings in York (now Toronto) during the War of 1812.
All answer choices
- True (correct answer)
- False
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