American History Lesson 3 section 2
Where was the first capital of the United States?
New York City Then Philadelphia and finally Washington DC. George Washington stayed in New York on his first term and Philadelphia in his second. Thomas Jefferson was 1st to stay at boardinghouse of humble Washington DC, compared to today; which was made by a French, previously a soldier to the continental army.
Before Washington, DC, what city was the nation's capital?
Philadelphia
What buildings are housed in the current capital?
Congress, the White House and the Smithsonian Museums
Why was the District of Columbia created?
It was a compromise that allowed the National Bank to be created.
What's a negative aspect of the current capital?
Lots of poverty
Who designed Washington, DC?
Pierre Charles L'Enfant
