Question

How did Washington, D.C., become the nation's capital?

A.
Benjamin Banneker selected the site because it was easy to survey.

B.
George Washington selected the site because of its central location.

C.
George Washington selected the site because it was near Mount Vernon.

D.
Thomas Jefferson selected the site because it bordered Virginia.

Answer 1

D. Thomas Jefferson selected the site because it bordered Virginia. Is what happened but the reason is because that spot was directly in the middle od the north and the south. So it was fair.