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Washington, Village and Capital, 1800-1878 by Green - Quiz
  • 1. Who was the first President to reside in the White House?
A) Thomas Jefferson
B) George Washington
C) John Adams
D) James Madison
  • 2. What important building was completed in Washington in 1826?
A) The Washington Monument
B) The White House
C) The Library of Congress
D) The Capitol
  • 3. Which major transportation development connected Washington to the rest of the country in the 1850s?
A) Air travel
B) Canal system
C) Railroad
D) Telegraph
  • 4. What was a prominent urban issue faced by Washington in the 19th century?
A) Traffic congestion
B) Air pollution
C) Public sanitation
D) Overpopulation
  • 5. What major structure was built in Washington as a memorial to the first President?
A) Jefferson Memorial
B) Capitol Dome
C) Washington Monument
D) Lincoln Memorial
  • 6. Which movement during the 19th century sought to improve conditions in Washington, D.C.?
A) The Reform Movement
B) The Emancipation Movement
C) The Suffrage Movement
D) The Labor Movement
  • 7. In what year did the U.S. Congress pass the Organic Act establishing the District of Columbia?
A) 1825
B) 1845
C) 1801
D) 1790
  • 8. What was the primary purpose of the National Mall's design?
A) Residential area
B) Commercial district
C) Military training ground
D) Public space for gatherings
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