Washington, D.C. Introduction

Vocabulary flashcards covering the origins, legal establishment, and geography of Washington, D.C. based on the provided text.

District of Columbia

The official name of the federal district and capital city of the United States.

Residence Act

The legislation, signed into law in July $1790$, that established Washington, D.C. as the capital.

George Washington

The President who signed the Residence Act into law to establish the federal district.

Potomac River

The river along which Washington, D.C. is situated.

Maryland and Virginia

The two states that originally donated land to form the District of Columbia.