Did you know that our current capital, Washington D.C., is not the first or the only capital? The capital is where most federal centers are situated. The Constitution initially set it up in New York and then Philadelphia, while Washington set it up in Georgetown, Maryland. Nothing really makes Washington DC special, despite the fact that it was the first chosen permanent capital city. Thus, the capital should be moved because there are many better alternatives, such as Nebraska.
To begin with, Nebraska is a great alternative to Washington, D.C. According to source 2, “Yes”. Let’s Move the Capital to Nebraska! Immediately,” “The actual geographic center of the U.S. is about five miles south of the Nebraska-Kansas border, northwest of the town …show more content…
According to source 3, “Choosing a Capital,” “Arguments were particularly strong after the War of 1812—when parts of DC and the White House were both “incinerated”.D.C. is on the East Coast, making it far closer to one half of the country than the other. There are cities in the United States with far more people, businesses, and growth opportunities.” Given that government officials are required to do a lot of travel, this is a serious issue. Situating the capital in places like Chicago can deal with both of these common issues. According to source 1, “A Neighborhood is Born,” ““Mechanics,” as men in the building trades were called, moved to Washington because its many new buildings promised employment for several years. The men generally settled near the buildings on which they worked. . . . Living next door to one another and helping to build and establish the new city created a sense of community among these groups.” However, keeping capital in Washington D.C, in fact anywhere permanently, can have a negative impact on the US as populations fluctuate consistently, considering how, according to source 3, “New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, and Phoenix are the five most populous cities in the country.” If the capital stays in Washington D.C. for too long, many issues such as addressing the public may become devastating. Thus, the capital should be moved as soon as
To begin with, Nebraska is a great alternative to Washington, D.C. According to source 2, “Yes”. Let’s Move the Capital to Nebraska! Immediately,” “The actual geographic center of the U.S. is about five miles south of the Nebraska-Kansas border, northwest of the town …show more content…
According to source 3, “Choosing a Capital,” “Arguments were particularly strong after the War of 1812—when parts of DC and the White House were both “incinerated”.D.C. is on the East Coast, making it far closer to one half of the country than the other. There are cities in the United States with far more people, businesses, and growth opportunities.” Given that government officials are required to do a lot of travel, this is a serious issue. Situating the capital in places like Chicago can deal with both of these common issues. According to source 1, “A Neighborhood is Born,” ““Mechanics,” as men in the building trades were called, moved to Washington because its many new buildings promised employment for several years. The men generally settled near the buildings on which they worked. . . . Living next door to one another and helping to build and establish the new city created a sense of community among these groups.” However, keeping capital in Washington D.C, in fact anywhere permanently, can have a negative impact on the US as populations fluctuate consistently, considering how, according to source 3, “New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, and Phoenix are the five most populous cities in the country.” If the capital stays in Washington D.C. for too long, many issues such as addressing the public may become devastating. Thus, the capital should be moved as soon as