USA HISTORY

THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825

JAMES MADISON AFTER THE WAR OF 1812 THE ERA OF GOOD FEELINGS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The creation of the transportation network, specifically, the building of a road system, was intended to ____
A
establish federal control over industry.
B
prevent border disputes between the states.
C
promote the free enterprise system.
D
discourage the organizatin of new territories.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The first modern concrete roads were produced by Joseph Mitchell, a follower of Telford, who conducted three successful trials in England and Scotland in 1865–66.

Detailed explanation-2: -The first professional road builder to emerge during the Industrial Revolution was John Metcalf, who constructed about 180 miles (290 km) of turnpike road, mainly in the north of England, from 1765.

Detailed explanation-3: -The major advantage of road transport is that it can enable door-to-door delivery of goods and materials and can provide a very cost-effective means of cartage, loading and unloading.

Detailed explanation-4: -Around 3500 BC, the first wheeled vehicles were used. As a means of transporting small loads, wheels were attached to carts and chariots.

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