Question

Which option most accurately identifies the significance of the Cumberland Road?

It set up a system to prevent the transportation of parasites across state borders.

It outlined the path for the first coast-to-coast trade route in the Americas.

It established the superiority of the federal government in transportation development.

It set a precedent for America to build more roads to facilitate westward expansion.

Answer 1

It set a precedent for America to build more roads to facilitate westward expansion. It was started in 1811 and allowed settlers who were expanding Westward a route. it was basically the start of our highway system. It was 620 miles long and connected the Potomac and Ohio rivers.