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The Founding Fathers were concerned that if the Nation's Capital was located in one of
the original states, that state would wield undue influence over the federal government,
and have more power than other states. They envisioned a state harassing the federal
government and interfering if they did not get their way in national matters. Therefore,
they created the District of Columbia (D.C.) and made that the seat of the national
government. It would not be a part of any individual state.
What else can I help you with?
What where the three cities where the Nation's capital have been located?
They have been located in Philadelphia, New York City and Philadelphia again.
Where was the first presidential ingauration held?
Philadelphia
In what city did George Washington first work as president?
He was sworn in as President in New York City near Wall Street in the southern part of Manhatten.
What was the movement of the us capital?
It was moved from New York to Philadelphia in 1895 It was moved again to a purpose made location in Washington, DC in 1800
Where was the US federal capital located?
The Federal Capital is located in Washington DC. It was in New York for a while and centered in Philadelphia. The land that Washington is located on was given to the US government by the state of Maryland.
Before Washington D.C. what was the capital of the US?
New York City was the capital of the U.S. in 1789, when George Washington became president. From 1790-1800, Philadelphia served as the capital of the U.S. And from 1800 to the present, the capital of the U.S. has been Washington, D.C.
What was America's first capital?
The first capital was located at Federal Hall, New York. This was from March 4, 1789 to December 5, 1790. It was later changed to Congress Hall, Pennsylvania, and finally to Washington D.C
What was the US original capital?
New York City and Philadelphia.
What was the first capital in the US?
Philidalphia was the first capital of the US located. Brendan #14
What was the name of the capital that was changed while Washington held the office of president?
The name of the capital was not changed. The government met in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania until Washington D.C. was ready for them to occupy.
Where were the three locations of the capital?
Philadelphia, New York< and DC
What was the city before New York as the capital of the u.s.?
Philadelphia.
What city was the capital of the US in 1787?
New York City was the capital of the US under George Washington.
Why was the capital moved from New York to Philadelphia?
The capital was moved from New York to Philadelphia in 1790 to establish a more centralized location for the government and to appease southern states who wanted a more neutral site for the capital.
What the first Capital of the US?
The first capital of the U.S.A was Philadelphia. It was not New York. Plus New york was known as New Amsterdam, and it was the capital during the American Revolution, at which point we were not a unified country. Philadelphia was our capital when we announced our freedom from Britain becoming a country. Anybody who says New york was the first capital is absolutely wrong!
What were the two capital cities before Washington DC?
Philadelphia and New York.
When was the United States capital changed from New York City?
1790
