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