The geography of the original Thirteen Colonies played a role in determining the location of America’s capital city. Based on the map, which of the following is one reason for the location of Washington, D. C?
A.
It is located west of the Proclamation Line of 1763 to avoid tensions with Native Americans.
B.
It was centrally located to appease the newly created states both in the north and in the south.
C.
It is located far away from rivers or other waterways to avoid the possibility of invasion.
D.
It is located in New York to be close to trade and shipping along the Hudson River.