Why was the nation's new capital established on the Potomac River between Maryland and Virginia? A. The site was easy to defend because of the high mountains surrounding it.

B. States refused to have the nation's capital within its borders, so unclaimed land was needed.

C. The site was centrally located between the northern and southern states.

D. The city of Washington was already a thriving port on established trade routes.

This map is depicting the 16th century route of what explorer? a) hernando de soto b) james oglethorpe c) sir walter raleigh d) juan ponce de leon

Which statement best describes the attitude of the radical republicans following the civil war

Select the correct answer. why was thomas paine's essay common sense significant to american independence? a. the ideas in the essay inspired the continental congress to present king george iii with the olive branch petition. b. the essay divided the patriots into those who wanted a break from brledin and those who wanted reconciliation. c. the ideas in the essay inspired thomas jefferson while he was drafting the declaration of independence. d. the essay spurred colonists to take a stand, demand independence, and establish their own government. next