Multiple choice general knowledge

Before Washington DC what was the capital of US?

  1. LA

  2. New York

  3. Philadelphia

  4. Chicago
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Philadelphia served as the temporary capital of the United States during and after the Revolutionary War (1790-1800) before the permanent capital was established in Washington D.C. in 1800. New York was also an earlier capital (1785-1790), but Philadelphia immediately preceded Washington D.C. LA and Chicago were never capitals.

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