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Official question #119US Citizenship Test
What is the capital of the United States?
Correct answer
Washington, D.C.
Also accepted: Washington, D.C. · Washington DC
Why
Washington, D.C. has been the capital since 1800. New York City and Philadelphia were earlier capitals.
Answer choices
- AWashington, D.C.
- BNew York City
- CPhiladelphia
- DBoston