Topics of DC
My first topic that really interests me about the history of Washington DC, is the monumental architecture. Why did they build the buildings the way they did? Was there a certain reason? The Capitol, Union Station, US Supreme court, and the White House are all huge with white designs. Also, could there be a reason the Washington Monument is built skinnier and taller than others? This really interests me because I am curious if they build certain buildings and monuments for safety reasons. I think this could be really important to know because we may be able to find out information that not many people know about the architecture!
Another topic I would like to research is slavery in Washington DC. It would also be interesting to learn about the Emancipation Act and the different steps it took to abolish slavery. It is hard to believe that a few hundred years ago, there were slaves. I couldn’t imagine today’s society with them. This is important to know because it is part of our past that is still being taught in schools. This is definitely a topic that we cannot simply forget about because it shows how much the US has changed.
Finally, my third topic that I’m interested in is crime and murder in the area of Washington DC. Many people would agree that Washington DC should be one of the safest places in the nation. I mean, that is where the president lives! However, is it truly safe? In 2001, terrorists wanted to fly planes through DC. Also, when you go to DC, often times there are homeless people right around the corner of the White House. Why is this? The Nation’s Capital should be a safe place, but some believe that it isn’t. I already did some research, andWashington DC is above the average crime rate in the US. This is not how it should be! Researching this topic and finding reasons as to why there is crime really catches my attention.
To research these three topics, I will google key words and I will also use ProQuest and the other resources that the guest speaker showed us.
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