Correct Answer:
C. Washington
Correct answer: Washington. Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia) is the capital of the United States.
Background: The capital is named after George Washington.
- New York: New York is the largest city but not the capital.
- Philadelphia: Philadelphia was the capital from 1790 to 1800.
- Hawaii: Hawaii is a state, not a capital city.
Did you know? Washington, D.C. is not part of any US state.
Memory trick: D.C. = District of Columbia.