Which city was the first capital of the U.S.?

Answer 1

Washington, D.C. was the first capital of the U.S.

The Continental Congress and Constitutional Convention conducted business in Philadelphia, but it was not considered the capital. Washington was sworn in in New York City and the first Congress met there, but it was never considered the capital. Southerners wouldn't stand for it--Philadelphia in Quaker country and New York too far north.

THE capital was the result of compromise with the south regarding Establishment of the US Bank. Southern congressmen agreed to support it, if the nation's capital was placed in the south. At that time, its present location was considered "southern" and a neutral area.

Answer 2

New York City. The Stamp Act Congress met there in 1765, fully nine years before the Continental Congress met in Philadelphia.

If you're talking about the first capital of the United States following ratification of the U.S. Constitution, again New York City is the correct answer. The Congress met there in 1789-1790 and again from May to November of 1800, when it was moved to Washington D.C., its present location.

Answer 3

New York City

Answer 4

The United States has had nine capitals ranging from York, PA to Balitmore but the very first was Philadelphia

Answer 5

The very first capitol of the US was New York City. Then it moved to Philadelphia for awhile, and eventually to Washington, DC.
Hope that helps you!

Answer 6

Philadelphia, PA

Answer 7

Philadelphia was for a while.

That's where the Continental Congress met.

Answer 8

Philly

Answer 9

The city of brotherly love and crime- Philadelphia!

Answer 10

NYC