Question

Why do you think the first session of the U.S. Congress was convened in New York and not Washington, D.C.?


It was convened in New York because the nation’s capital had yet to be constructed.

It was convened in New York because the city was served by the greatest number of rail lines and roadways.

It was convened in New York because that state had the largest number of senators and representatives.

It was convened in New York because it was the first state in the union.

Answer 1

Answer:

It was convened on New York because the nation's capital had not yet to be constructed.

Explanation:

One of the last decisions the Continental Congress made before being replaced by the United States Congress was to make New York the seat of the new government under the about-to-be-approved U.S. Constitution