A city of homes of government employees. One of the most interesting and beautiful cities in the world. QUESTIONS FOR REVIEW AND STUDY 1. Give some reasons why every citizen of the United States should be interested in Washington. 2. What interesting buildings are located here, and for what are they used? 3. What were some of the reasons for selecting the location of the capital city? 4. After whom was the city named? 5. In what year did Washington become the capital city, and what disaster visited it a few years later? 6. Describe the plan of the city, and name one of its famous streets. 7. Name three interesting groups of buildings: one on Capitol Hill, one on Pennsylvania Avenue, and one in the Mall. 8. What are some of the natural beauties of the city? 9. Give some idea of the size and beauty of the Capitol and of the imposing ceremony which takes place there every four years. 10. Describe briefly the House of Representatives when in session and the duties of its members. 11. Where does the Supreme Court of the country sit, and why is it called the Supreme Court? 12. How does the Senate differ from the House of Representatives? What are the duties of senators? How many come from each state? 13. Why do we have two lawmaking bodies? 14. Name some of the attractions of the Library of Congress. Tell how its books are stacked and how they are sent to the Capitol, and give some facts about the copyright law. 15. Tell what you know of the White House. 16. What two fine buildings are on either side of the White House, and for what is each used? 17. Describe the making of paper money. 18. What are the duties of the Treasury Department, and what may be seen in the Treasury vaults? 19. Tell something about the people of Washington, their chief occupation, and why so many foreign diplomats have their homes here. 20. How are the city of Washington and the District of Columbia governed? 21. Name some places of interest in Washington not already mentioned. 22. Describe the splendid monument by which our greatest hero is honored. 23. Tell why you would like to visit the Smithsonian Institution, the National Museum, and the Zoölogical Park. 24. Why are Fort Myer, Arlington, and Mount Vernon very interesting to all citizens of the United States? 25. To whom does the beautiful city of Washington really belong, and why should we be proud of it? REFERENCE TABLES LARGEST CITIES OF THE WORLD ACCORDING TO POPULATION RANK