What three parts make up the Vietnam Veterans Memorial?

The Wall, The Three Soldiers, The Women’s Memorial

What is the significance of the color change of the stones on the Washington Monument?

Different quarries used for construction

What famous document is engraved on the walls of the Jefferson Memorial?

The Declaration of Independence

Name three Smithsonian museums located on the National Mall.

Air and Space, Natural History, American History

What disaster befell Washington in 1814?

British troops set fire to public buildings

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Who designed the original plan for Washington?
Pierre Charles L’Enfant
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
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What animals can you see at Rock Creek Park?
Coyotes, wolves, and hawks
Kangaroos, wallabies, and koalas
Bears, alligators, and cougars
Deer, foxes, and raccoons
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How many rooms are there in the White House?
132 rooms
100 rooms
150 rooms
175 rooms
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What year did Washington become the capital of the United States?
1790
1776
1787
1801
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What three parts make up the Vietnam Veterans Memorial?
The Wall, The Flag, The Eternal Flame
The Statues, The Fountain, The Plaque
The Wall, The Three Soldiers, The Women’s Memorial
The Path, The Bench, The Garden
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What is the significance of the color change of the stones on the Washington Monument?
Pollution exposure
Different quarries used for construction
Repair with synthetic materials
Weathering over time
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What famous document is engraved on the walls of the Jefferson Memorial?
The Constitution
The Gettysburg Address
The Emancipation Proclamation
The Declaration of Independence
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Name three Smithsonian museums located on the National Mall.
Library of Congress, Postal Museum, Portrait Gallery
Air and Space, Natural History, American History
Modern Art, Planetarium, Science Center
African Art, Natural Sciences, Botanic Garden
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What is the official bird of Washington?
Wood Thrush
Blue Jay
Bald Eagle
Cardinal
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What disaster befell Washington in 1814?
British troops set fire to public buildings
A major earthquake
A widespread flood
A devastating hurricane
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