How did President Washington and his commissioners originally plan to finance the development of Washington D.C.?

a. They would impose a direct tax on the nation's wealthiest citizens.

b. The federal government would purchase the entire area and then offer parcels for sale to private citizens at profit.

c. They would authorize an export tax on American lumber and an import tax on European metal building materials.

d. They would request that the neighboring states of Maryland and Virginia provide loans.