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What was the outcome of Thomas Jefferson's Bill to Move the Virginia Seat of Government in 1776?
What was the outcome of Thomas Jefferson's Bill to Move the Virginia Seat of Government in 1776?
It was unsuccessful.
Who assisted Thomas Jefferson in designing the plans for the Virginia State Capitol Building in Richmond?
Who assisted Thomas Jefferson in designing the plans for the Virginia State Capitol Building in Richmond?
Charles-Louis Clèrisseau
What architectural style was Thomas Jefferson trying to introduce to the state with his design for the Virginia State Capitol Building?
What architectural style was Thomas Jefferson trying to introduce to the state with his design for the Virginia State Capitol Building?
The classic style of antiquity
What ancient Roman temple was considered by Thomas Jefferson to be the most perfect model of cubic architecture?
What ancient Roman temple was considered by Thomas Jefferson to be the most perfect model of cubic architecture?
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Who created the model of the proposed Virginia State Capitol Building in 1785?
Who created the model of the proposed Virginia State Capitol Building in 1785?
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What phrase did Thomas Jefferson use to describe his 1785 drawings of the Virginia State Capitol Building?
What phrase did Thomas Jefferson use to describe his 1785 drawings of the Virginia State Capitol Building?
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What architectural style did Thomas Jefferson change from Corinthian to, and why?
What architectural style did Thomas Jefferson change from Corinthian to, and why?
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In what year did Thomas Jefferson forward his plans for the interior of the building, including the necessary apartments for the legislative, executive, and judiciary branches?
In what year did Thomas Jefferson forward his plans for the interior of the building, including the necessary apartments for the legislative, executive, and judiciary branches?
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Who was responsible for redesigning Federal Hall in New York City in 1789?
Who was responsible for redesigning Federal Hall in New York City in 1789?
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What was the significance of the 3/5th Compromise in 1788?
What was the significance of the 3/5th Compromise in 1788?
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What was the title of the book written by Armand-Guy Simon de Coetnempren, compte de Kersaint in 1791?
What was the title of the book written by Armand-Guy Simon de Coetnempren, compte de Kersaint in 1791?
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What is the name of the city that served as the US capital from 1800 onwards?
What is the name of the city that served as the US capital from 1800 onwards?
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What was the primary inspiration behind Thomas Jefferson's architectural preferences for the US Capitol?
What was the primary inspiration behind Thomas Jefferson's architectural preferences for the US Capitol?
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Who was responsible for the plan for the City of Washington D.C. in 1791?
Who was responsible for the plan for the City of Washington D.C. in 1791?
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What was the fate of the US Capitol in 1814?
What was the fate of the US Capitol in 1814?
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What architectural feature did Benjamin Latrobe design, and what was its inspiration?
What architectural feature did Benjamin Latrobe design, and what was its inspiration?
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In what year did William Thornton submit his plans for the US Capitol?
In what year did William Thornton submit his plans for the US Capitol?
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What was the primary inspiration behind Thomas Jefferson's architectural preferences for the President's House?
What was the primary inspiration behind Thomas Jefferson's architectural preferences for the President's House?
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What was the name of Thomas Jefferson's anonymous design for the President's House, which was probably created in 1793?
What was the name of Thomas Jefferson's anonymous design for the President's House, which was probably created in 1793?
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What was the main focus of the education system proposed by Thomas Jefferson in his Bill for the More General Diffusion of Knowledge in 1779?
What was the main focus of the education system proposed by Thomas Jefferson in his Bill for the More General Diffusion of Knowledge in 1779?
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What was the name of the expedition that Thomas Jefferson commissioned in 1804, which was a major exploration of the western territories of the US?
What was the name of the expedition that Thomas Jefferson commissioned in 1804, which was a major exploration of the western territories of the US?
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What was the name of the plan that Thomas Jefferson proposed for the layout of towns, which featured a grid-like pattern with alternating blocks of different uses?
What was the name of the plan that Thomas Jefferson proposed for the layout of towns, which featured a grid-like pattern with alternating blocks of different uses?
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What was the name of the architectural design that Thomas Jefferson created for the University of Virginia, which featured a central Rotunda and pavilions?
What was the name of the architectural design that Thomas Jefferson created for the University of Virginia, which featured a central Rotunda and pavilions?
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Who was the architect who corresponded with Thomas Jefferson and provided sketches for the University of Virginia, including a letter with a sketch for ground plan and elevations?
Who was the architect who corresponded with Thomas Jefferson and provided sketches for the University of Virginia, including a letter with a sketch for ground plan and elevations?
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