Question

Why did the capital of the United States move to Washington D.C.?

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It was part of the compromise to get Democratic-Republicans to support Hamilton's economic plans for the United States
The previous capital was attacked and burned down so they moved it to a new location
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which one
Answered by GPT 3.5
The previous capital of Philadelphia was considered too far north and not centrally located in the country. Washington D.C. was seen as a more neutral and central location for the capital of the United States.
Answered by GPT 3.5
Sorry for the confusion. The correct reason for moving the capital to Washington D.C. is because it was part of the compromise to get Democratic-Republicans to support Alexander Hamilton's economic plans for the United States.