Question

In 1852, the famed Cumberland Road, or National Road, was finally

completed. It stretched from Maryland to Illinois, covering nearly
600 miles and five states. How do you think the towns along the
highway benefited from the new traffic? Explain your answer in
paragraph form.

Answer 1

The were likely able to travel more efficiently and effectively allowing the transfer of goods and services. Merchants and sellers could likely gain more business along the roads and the towns would gain profit from all of the new people visiting.