Question

Why were landowners responsible for road repairs?

The government paid them for the repairs.
O They had the wealth to repair it.
They knew their land and could best keep up with it.
They refused to allow others to take care of it.

Answer 1

They knew their land and could best keep up with it.

Step-by-step explanation:

• The landlords were in charge of the and used to collect rent from the lands. They know the value of the lands and thus could not leave it others.

• They kept the lands to themselves and started to take maintenance changes and hence they became responsible for the repairs associated with the roads and sideways.