Question

Before the us capital was in Washington DC where was it

Answer 1

There were countless cities considered as the U.S. capital. The first capital of the United States was Philadelphia.

Answer 2

The options of the question are: A) Charlestown, B) Philadelphia, C) Albany, D) New York City.

The correct answer is B) Philadelphia.

Before the United States capital was in Washington D.C., the capital was in Philadelphia.

After the Constitution of the U.S. was ratified, Philadelphia became the first capital of the country. The capital moved to the actual site in Washington D.C. on May 14, 1800. Philadelphia was the early capital for its easy Access from North and South and by the time, many important decisions had been made there. Before establishing definitely in Washington D.C., the capital moved to other cities for different reasons. It went to Princeton, New Jersey; Trenton, New Jersey; Annapolis, Maryland; and New York City.