History of Washington D.C.

The video discusses the establishment of a new federal district authorized by the US Constitution in 1787. George Washington was tasked with selecting the site, which was strategically located at the confluence of the Potomac and Anacostia rivers. The area, rich in agriculture and trade, was home to Washington's Mount Vernon plantation. Washington's familiarity with the region's geography and resources influenced the decision to place the capital there. The video also covers the design of the new capital by Pierre L'Enfant, emphasizing its strategic and economic significance.

In what year was the US Constitution signed, authorizing the establishment of a new federal district?

• 1800

• 1790

• 1776

• 1787

Which rivers were at the confluence of the chosen site for the new capital?

• Hudson and East

• Potomac and Anacostia

• Delaware and Schuylkill

• Mississippi and Missouri

What was the name of George Washington's plantation?

• Mount Vernon

• Montpelier

• Ash Lawn

• Monticello

What type of operations did Washington conduct at Mount Vernon?

• Shipbuilding and trade

• Agriculture and distilling

• Mining and metallurgy

• Textile manufacturing

Which port did Washington use to export products from Mount Vernon?

• Boston

• Alexandria

• New York

• Baltimore

Why was the Potomac River location advantageous for the new capital?

• It provided access to the Ohio Valley

• It was close to the Atlantic Ocean

• It was far from any major city

• It was the largest river in the US

What was the significance of the ports of Georgetown and Alexandria?

• They were the only ports on the Potomac River

• They were the largest ports in the US

• They were key to the nation's new capital

• They were the first ports established in America

Which states provided land for the new federal district?

• New York and New Jersey

• North Carolina and South Carolina

• Maryland and Virginia

• Pennsylvania and Delaware

Who was hired to design the plan for the new capital?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• Pierre L'Enfant

• John Adams

What did Washington refer to the new capital as?

• The Capital City

• The National City

• The Federal City

• The Great City