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The first three cultures that developed the DC region
What are the Natives, the English and the Africans
100
The major product first grown in the VA area
What is tobacco
100
Why did many decide against living in the new capital?
It was swampy, buggy and undeveloped.
100
Why didn't the natives and the English settlers get along at first?
The natives and the English had different cultures. The English thought they had ownership over the land, while Native customs did not involve the idea of private ownership instead they shared the land with many others in community.
100
These were issues the first mayor of DC faced
What were health and safety concerns (chimney sweep, meat packaging, etc.)
200
How did the first Africans arrive in DC?
They were brought by a Dutch ship to be slaves
200
Why did the economy of the VA change from being based on tobacco to being based on the slave trade
Tobacco ruined the soil quickly
200
What was the reason behind the South wanting the capitol placed more in the South
They wanted the capitol in a place that slavery was legal to protect the institution of slavery and their interests
200
This act allowed the President to decide on a location of the national capital on the Potomac river.
What is the Residence Act of 1790
200
This event involved the British setting fire to the new nations capitol which caused a set back in construction
What is the War of 1812
300
This man was fired by George Washington for not listening to superiors and doing what he thought was right.
Who is Pierre L'enfant
300
This act outlawed trading slaves from Africa
What is the slave trade act of 1807
300
Overall, slavery was seen as this in DC because foreign ambassadors would have to pass slave markets during their trips.
What is embarrassing.
300
This law made white males able to vote for representation on the city council.
What is the Home Rule Charter of 1802
300
This event brought to life some racial inequalities and showed a contradictory nature of the country.
What is the Snow Riot
400
This man took over for Pierre L'enfant when he was fired.
Who is Ellicott
400
This made the area around DC easily accessible for trading
What is the Potomac River
400
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400
This town removed itself from the district because it did not get the economic advantages of district, and the people were worried the federal government would interfere with the lucrative slave trade
What is alexandria
400
This affair caused the Edmunson family to become famous and spread the word about the horrors of slavery
What is the Pearl Affair
500
This man was hired to assist in the initial survey of the boundaries of the new federal district
Who is Benjamin Banneker
500
These two ports were the first developed on the Potomac
What is Alexandria and Georgetown
500
How did Tanner choose to use her freedom?
She helped raise money to buy others out of slavery and educate African Americans.
500
These were laws that restricted voting and employment options to African Americans
What are the Black Codes
500
In this act, Slavery in DC was made illegal.
What is the compromise of 1850