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Topic "Race for the Capital"

Olympia was chosen as the state capital. It was decided by

a) Clambake

b) the construction of a mansion

c) vote

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Topic "Race for the Capital" Olympia was chosen as the state capital. It was decided by vote.

Answer: Option C

Step-by-step explanation:

In the race for deciding the capital of Washington a ballot was conducted. The competition for the capital was between the city of Centralia, Pasco, Olympia, North Yakima and Ellensburgh. Among it the major competition was between Olympia, North Yakima and Ellensburgh.

On November 4th, 1890 casting of votes was done. Olympia won the title as capital by securing more than 37,000 votes. Olympia developed port facilities and it concentrated on lumbering, oyster farming, brewing, dairy farms. Isaac Stevens was the first appointed Governor of the new capital.

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