List of capitals in the United States

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/list-of-capitals-in-the-united-states

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is a state capital and why does every state have one?A state capital is the city where the state government works. Each state has one so that laws can be made and offices run smoothly. It also helps keep power shared among different parts of the state.
2. Why is Washington, D.C. special compared to other capitals?Washington, D.C. was built to be the nation's capital and is not part of any state. It was chosen as a neutral place so no single state could control it. It is the center of the federal government.

Seat of Government: The primary location where the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of a government are situated.
Federal System: A form of government where power is divided between a central national government and regional state governments.
Political Compromise: An agreement reached by opposing groups to resolve differences, often crucial in the selection of capitals.