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The Truth About Washington, DC (Part 2)

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Washington, D.C. is frequently mentioned, but what is said is often untrue. Washingtonians would like people in the 50 states to have a better understanding of the place we call home.

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1
What was the first team to win a national championship for Washington
Wizards (basketball)
Capitals (hockey)
Senators (baseball)
Redskins (football)
2
How will statehood for the people of DC be achieved?
38 states must pass referendums in favor of DC statehood
Congress must pass an admissions act
Congress must pass a constitutional amendment
DC must pay Maryland 500 billion dollars for the land
3
Which of the following people is not from DC?
James Brown
Marvin Gaye
Goldie Hawn
Duke Ellington
4
In which wars have Washingtonians fought and died?
Korean War, Vietnam War, Iraq War, Afghanistan War
Revolutionary War, Civil War. World War II
War of 1812, Spanish American War, World War I
All of the above
5
How does the population of Washington DC compare to the population of Vermont and Wyoming?
DC has almost as many people as Vermont and Wyoming
DC has fewer people than Vermont, but more than Wyoming
DC has more people than Vermont, but less than Wyoming
DC has more people than Vermont and Wyoming