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