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<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/6a6b56d9ce52cb26b8395c8f?format=jpeg" height="1415" width="1887" alt="Jackson, Mississippi state capitol building"><figcaption>Jackson is Mississippi's capital because of its central location in the state.<p class="copyright">Sean Pavone/Getty Images/iStockphoto</p></figcaption></figure><ul class="summary-list"><li>Most states have had multiple capital cities throughout their histories.</li><li>Most commonly, geography and transportation links were the biggest factors in determining a capital.</li><li>Most capitals have been decided through legislative or statewide votes.</li></ul><p>From railroad hubs and river towns to hard-fought votes and alleged bribes, America's state capitals took wildly different paths to power.</p><p>Today, in 17 states, the capital is also the most populous city. <a target="" class=""…
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