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Why was a site between Maryland and Virginia on the Potomac River chosen for the nation's new capital?

A. The people living there voted to accept the nation's capital, while people in other areas did not want it.


B. An amendment to the U.S. Constitution established that location as the site for the nation's capital.


C. Maryland and Virginia threatened to go to war if the capital was not located between them.


D. George Washington thought a site in the middle of the country between North and South was appropriate.

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rudytejada2000

Answer:

D

Explanation:

In 1790, a compromise was reached and capital was placed between Virginia and Maryland. Half of the district was in Maryland and the other half was in Virginia, and the two states gave this land to the government. In 1791, it was named Washington, the District of Columbia to honor George Washington.

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Answer:

D. George Washington thought a site in the middle of the country between North and South was appropriate.

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