Washington, D.C.

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/washington-d-c

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. How many people live in Washington, D.C.?Approximately 700,000 residents (2023 estimate)
2. What language do people speak in Washington, D.C.?English is the de facto official language; Spanish is also widely spoken
3. Why was Washington, D.C. planned instead of growing naturally?It was built from the start to be the center of the new nation, so its streets and big avenues were designed by a French engineer to look grand and show the country's hopes.
4. Where can you find the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument?They are on the National Mall, a big green area that connects many important sites in the city.

Federal District: A territory specifically designated for the capital of a nation, independent of state jurisdiction.
Separation of Powers: The division of governmental authority into legislative, executive, and judicial branches to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.
Diplomatic Hub: A city that hosts a large number of foreign embassies and international organizations, facilitating global relations.
The National Mall: A vast, open urban parkland in the heart of Washington, D.C., featuring numerous monuments, museums, and memorials.