What did Pierre Charles L'Enfant design in 1791?
A weapons system
A ship
A fort
The basic plan for Washington, D.C.
Answer
Pierre Charles L'Enfant was a French architect and engineer who designed the basic plan for Washington, D.C. in 1791. L'Enfant's plan was based on the principles of classical architecture and featured a grid layout with wide streets and public squares. The plan also included a number of important landmarks, such as the White House, the Capitol Building, and the National Mall.
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