Most Private Turnpikes Failed to Earn Profits Because

question 5

Multiple Choice

Most private turnpikes failed to earn profits because

• A) tolls were easily avoided.
• B) it was too costly to carry freight by land carriage.
• C) they faced extensive competition from steamboats, canals and railroads.
• D) dishonest gatekeepers often pocketed the tolls collected.
• E) All of the above.

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