Flashcards on Washington D.C.: History, Government, and Landmarks
Washington D.C.: History, Government, & Landmarks Guide
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Washington, D.C. (City Overview)
19 cards
Card 1
Question: What is Washington, D.C.'s full name abbreviation and what does it stand for?
Answer: D.C. = District of Columbia (Columbia referring to Christopher Columbus); it is the seat of government, not a state.
Card 2
Question: Which river is Washington, D.C. situated on and which two states surround it?
Answer: The Potomac River; surrounded by Virginia and Maryland.
Card 3
Question: Where on the US is Washington, D.C. located geographically?
Answer: On the East Coast in the central eastern part of the United States.
Card 4
Question: Why is Washington, D.C. not considered a US state?
Answer: Because it is the seat of the federal government and designated as the District of Columbia rather than a state.
Card 5
Question: Who was Washington, D.C. named after and what was his role?
Answer: Named after George Washington, the first President of the United States.
Card 6
Question: Approximately how many inhabitants live in Washington, D.C., and what is the approximate racial composition given in the content?
Answer: About 700,000 inhabitants; roughly 70% Black and 30% White.
Card 7
Question: How is the city of Washington, D.C. divided around the Capitol?
Answer: Split into four quadrants centered on the Capitol: Northwest, Northeast, Southwest, Southeast.
Card 8
Question: What urban design scheme did Pierre L’Enfant begin for the city and when?
Answer: In 1790 Pierre L’Enfant began a classic grid scheme with the Capitol in the middle and four quadrants around it.
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Question: How are streets and avenues organized in Washington, D.C.?
Answer: Streets are numbered running north to south; avenues are named after states and run east–west or radiate outward.
Card 10
Question: What restriction exists regarding building heights in Washington, D.C.?
Answer: No building can be taller than the Capitol.