Civic Action and Public Gatherings in the Nation's Capital

Washington, D.C.: The Nation's Capital and Civic Life

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Explain how citizens from across the country gather peacefully in Washington, D.C. to petition the government, march for civil rights, and celebrate democracy.

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Washington, D.C.: The Nation's Capital and Civic Life

3rd Grade · Social Studies · US-MA-SS

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Describe the role of Washington, D.C. as the national capital and explore its landmark institutions, monuments, and civic significance.

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4.T4b.4Massachusetts Social Studies Standards · 5th Grade

Describe the role of Washington, D.C. as the national capital, and give examples of its national cultural and civic resources (e.g., the White House, U.S. Capitol Building, Supreme Court, Library of Congress, the Smithsonian Institution, cemeteries and monuments).