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.

     A government highway constructed from 1811-1852.  The highway stretched from Cumberland, Maryland to Vandalia, Illinois--591 miles.  Due to the War of 1812, construction was delayed.  With help from the states and federal government, it was completed in 1852.   This road allowed faster commute and the creation of a National Market.

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d)to gain support for the independence movement.

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after defeating german forces in north africa allied leaders turned their attention to "italy," since this was the location that made the most geographic sense before invading northern europe via france.