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