Describe the aspects of Neoclassical architecture of the era and give examples of any buildings you can recall having this style

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The Neoclassical style made a significant impact in the architectural world, inspiring buildings all over the world. Neoclassical architects took inspiration from simple geometric shapes—spheres, cubes, and cylinders—to provide a new, more abstract and austere Classicism. The ideal Neoclassical exterior was free of frivolous ornamentation, while its interior consisted of clean and rectilinear walls, soberly accented with engaged columns or pilasters, geometric motifs, and shallow niches. The noble nature of Neoclassical architecture often lent itself to public buildings, such as courthouses, churches, state buildings, and meeting halls. America drew extensively on Neoclassicism, and on the heritage of the ancients (and especially the history of the Roman Republic) to symbolize its newly forged commitment to the ideals of liberty and equality. The leaders of the American Revolution regarded themselves as descendants of ancient Roman heroes. Both the capitol building, with its dome on top, and the White House, with its numerous columns and symmetry, are examples of Neoclassical architecture in America.