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.

1811 and 1837

The National Road (also known as the Cumberland Road) was the first major improved highway in the United States built by the federal government. Built between 1811 and 1837, the 620-mile (1,000 km) road connected the Potomac and Ohio Rivers and was a main transport path to the West for thousands of settlers.

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