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Washington DC
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the capital of the United States? | Washington D.C. |
| Where was the U.S. capital before it was in Washington D.C.? | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Who was our first president? | George Washington |
| During which war did the British burn down the White House? | War of 1812 |
| Who was first hired to design the city of Washinton D.C.? | Pierre L'Enfant |
| How many branches of government are there? | three |
| Which branch of government makes the laws? | Legislative |
| What two states is Washington D.C. surrounded by? | Maryland and Virginia |
| Name one river in Washington D.C. | Potomac or Anacostia |
| What is our national bird? | Bald Eagle |
| What do the stars and stripes on the flag stand for? | Colonies and states |
| On what day do we celebrate our independence from England? | July 4, 1776 |
| Who are the two people that Washington D.C. is named after? | George Washington and Christopher Columbus |
| Who was the second president? | John Adams |
| Who wrote the Pledge of Allegiance? | Francis Scott Key |
| Which memorial is a statue of a president in his chair? | Lincoln Memorial |
| Which government building has five sides? | Pentagon |