Which of the Following Statements Is True of Canal and Turnpike

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of canal and turnpike transportation?

• A)Canal transportation was generally developed before turnpike transportation.
• B)Canal construction was less expensive than turnpike construction.
• C)Canal boats could haul vastly larger loads than could road transports.
• D)State governments gave little financial support to canal transportation.
• E)New York was the first to finance turnpike construction.

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