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The canal was built between Georgetown (currently in Washington, D.C.) and Cumberland, Maryland in order to quickly transport goods from the Ohio valley. The Great Falls of the Potomac prohibit ships from traveling any further upstream from Washington and therefore a canal was necessary to continue the transportation of goods by water.
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What memorial in Washington DC had a word spelled wrong on it when it was first built?
The Lincoln Memorial has the word "future" spelled as "Euture".
Why does the state of Washington have DC after it?
Washington isn't a state. It is a city. DC stands for the District of Columbia, in which the city resides.
Where did the march on whashington happen?
The March on Washington happened in Washington DC. The March on Washington ended at the Washington DC mall. It is estimated that more than 100,000 people participated.
What city did the British attack after Washington D.C.?
They attacked Baltimore after Washington DC
Can you vote for president if you live in Washington DC?
Yeah
When was the Washington DC capital built?
it was built in 1939
Where was the Jefferson Monument built?
In Washington DC
Was Washington DC designed on a map before it was built?
George Washington himself, surveyed the location for DC.
Where were the national monuments built?
The national monuments were built in Washington DC. .
Where would terrorist detonate a nuclear bomb?
Washington DC , Panama Canal ,
What river bank is Washington DC built?
Potomac River
Is the white house in Washington DC built out of limestone?
true.
What was the first Federal Building to be built in Washington DC?
US Capital
What was built in Washington DC to honor Abraham Lincoln?
the Lincoln memorial
Why was the constitutional convention not held in Washington DC?
It wasn't built yet.
Where was the World War 2 memorial built?
It is in Washington DC, USA.
Where were presidents sworn in before Washington DC was built?
George Washington twice and John Adams once
