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What was the year when Thomas Jefferson's bill to move the Virginia Seat of Government was passed?
What was the year when Thomas Jefferson's bill to move the Virginia Seat of Government was passed?
- 1699
- 1779 (correct)
- 1776
- 1785
Which ancient Roman temple was considered by Thomas Jefferson as the most perfect model of cubic architecture?
Which ancient Roman temple was considered by Thomas Jefferson as the most perfect model of cubic architecture?
- Capitoline Hill
- Basilica
- Maison Quarree of Nimes (correct)
- Bouleterion
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?
- Francis Nicholson
- Charles-Louis Clèrisseau (correct)
- Ignatius Sancho
- Eyre Crow
In which city was the model of the Proposed Virginia State Capitol Building fabricated?
In which city was the model of the Proposed Virginia State Capitol Building fabricated?
Who assisted in the redesign of Federal Hall in New York City in 1789?
Who assisted in the redesign of Federal Hall in New York City in 1789?
In which year did Thomas Jefferson submit his plans for the interior of the building to the Directors?
In which year did Thomas Jefferson submit his plans for the interior of the building to the Directors?
What was the style of architecture that Thomas Jefferson aimed to introduce in the Virginia State Capitol Building?
What was the style of architecture that Thomas Jefferson aimed to introduce in the Virginia State Capitol Building?
How did Thomas Jefferson characterize his 1785 drawings of the Virginia State Capitol Building?
How did Thomas Jefferson characterize his 1785 drawings of the Virginia State Capitol Building?
What was the reason for changing the order from Corinthian to Ionic in Clerisseau's model?
What was the reason for changing the order from Corinthian to Ionic in Clerisseau's model?
Who wrote a letter to Jefferson in 1791 regarding the Plan for the City of Washington DC?
Who wrote a letter to Jefferson in 1791 regarding the Plan for the City of Washington DC?
What was the significance of the year 1788 in the context of the Constitution?
What was the significance of the year 1788 in the context of the Constitution?
What was the title of the book written by Pierre Patte in 1765?
What was the title of the book written by Pierre Patte in 1765?
Who sketched a plan for the Capitol in 1791?
Who sketched a plan for the Capitol in 1791?
What was Thomas Jefferson's preference for the Capitol's design?
What was Thomas Jefferson's preference for the Capitol's design?
Who created a plan for the House of Representatives in the US Capitol between 1801 and 1807?
Who created a plan for the House of Representatives in the US Capitol between 1801 and 1807?
What happened to the Capitol in 1814?
What happened to the Capitol in 1814?
Who was involved in the Philadelphia Conference plans for the Capitol in 1793?
Who was involved in the Philadelphia Conference plans for the Capitol in 1793?
What style did Thomas Jefferson prefer for the President's house?
What style did Thomas Jefferson prefer for the President's house?
What was the focus of Thomas Jefferson's education plan?
What was the focus of Thomas Jefferson's education plan?
What was the result of Thomas Jefferson's Bill for the More General Diffusion of Knowledge in 1779?
What was the result of Thomas Jefferson's Bill for the More General Diffusion of Knowledge in 1779?
What was the significance of the Rockfish Gap Report in 1818?
What was the significance of the Rockfish Gap Report in 1818?
Who designed the Executive Mansion (The White House) in 1793?
Who designed the Executive Mansion (The White House) in 1793?
What was the main feature of Thomas Jefferson's Checkerboard Plan for Towns?
What was the main feature of Thomas Jefferson's Checkerboard Plan for Towns?
Who assisted Thomas Jefferson in designing the Campeachy Chair?
Who assisted Thomas Jefferson in designing the Campeachy Chair?
