Which of the following best describes the condition of roads in the late 1700s? a. they had steadily improved from roman times through the middle ages to the late 1700s. b. they were muddy and rutted, inflicting on coach travelers bone-jarring injuries. c. they were in a bad state but it mattered little because no one used them. d. they had never been in better condition and spurred trade between cities and countries.

Answer;

C. They were in a bad state but it mattered little because no one used them.

Explanation;

The history of road transport started with the development of tracks by humans and their beasts of burden.

Roads make a crucial contribution to economic development and growth and bring important social benefits. They are of vital importance in order to make a nation grow and develop. In addition, providing access to employment, social, health and education services makes a road network crucial in fighting against poverty.

after the roman empire, the catholic church began to unify by taking on many duties of a government.

b.unemployment reached nearly 25 percent.