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The leaders of the new nation planned a capital city filled with grand government buildings and monuments. Over time, workers brought those plans to life!
Today, people all over the world recognize many Washington sights as symbols of the United States. But Washington, D.C., didn’t always look the same as it does today. Our capital has changed a lot over the past 200 years!
Now is your chance to be a “History Detective!” Study each picture showing how Washington looks now. Then examine the older pictures and clues to predict how each place looked around the year 1800.
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Question 1:
Today, the United States President lives in this building called the White House.
Which picture shows how the President’s House looked around 1800, when it was first built? |
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Question 2:
The United States Capitol building is famous for its large dome. This is what the Capitol looks like today.
What do you think the Capitol looked like 200 years ago, in 1800? |
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Question 3:
Today, Georgetown is a popular neighborhood in Washington, D.C.. It is home to historic sites, fancy shops and restaurants, and Georgetown University. This is how Georgetown looks now.
Which picture best shows how Georgetown looked before Washington became the capital city in 1800? |
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