Who Built the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C

question 21

Multiple Choice

Who built the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.?

• A) Only slaves
• B) Both slaves and free workers
• C) Only free workers
• D) Both indentured servants and slaves

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