Why was the nation’s new capital built on the Potomac River between Maryland and Virginia? A. Thomas Jefferson wanted the capita
l to be near his plantation at Monticello. B. George Washington chose the site because it was in a central location. C. Pierre-Charles L’Enfant wanted to sell land in Maryland to the U.S. government. D. Benjamin Banneker chose the site based on Article V of the Constitution.
The ancient Egyptian royal families were almost expected to marry within the family, as inbreeding was present in virtually every dynasty. ... It is believed that the pharaohs did this because of the ancient belief that the god Osiris married his sister Isis to keep their bloodline pure.
