Washington DC

Before Washington D.C. became the nation's capital, where was the U.S. government primarily based?

• Boston and Richmond

• New York and Philadelphia

• Charleston and Baltimore

• Atlanta and Miami

Why did the U.S. Congress decide the government needed its own land for the capital?

• To ensure it was centrally located for all states.

• To prevent any single state or city from controlling the government.

• To provide more space for government buildings.

• To honor George Washington's preferred location.

The original land for Washington D.C. was a square split by the Potomac River. Which two states contributed land for this district?

• Pennsylvania and New Jersey

• North Carolina and South Carolina

• Virginia and Maryland

• Delaware and New York

What is the current political status of residents living in Washington D.C. regarding federal representation?

• They have full voting representation in Congress.

• They have representatives in Congress but cannot vote in federal elections.

• They do not have voting representatives in Congress but can vote in federal elections.

• They have no voting rights in any federal or local elections.