Washington, D.C.

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Guided Reading Level N, Grade Level Equivalent 3. The new Congress met in Philadelphia in 1787 to draft a constitution. Next, George Washington was elected as president. New York City was chosen as the temporary capital while the search began to find a permanent site. Congressmen from northern and southern states argued fiercely about its location. Finally, southerner Thomas Jefferson met with northerner Alexander Hamilton. Hamilton agreed to get votes for building the capital in the south if Jefferson would get enough votes guaranteeing that the government would pay the country’s debt from the Revolutionary War. A site on the Potomac River was chosen. Virginia and Maryland then donated a tract of land along the river for the new capital city.

TEACHING TIPS

Have students research Washington, D.C. Tell them to study important government buildings and monuments, and look at maps of the city. Then ask students to draw their own plans for our capital. They should label government buildings and monuments, and all other important locations including physical features. Allow time for students to present their designs and explain their creative processes.