Which of the Following Is True of the Differences Between

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the differences between 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 turnpike transports.
• D) State governments gave little financial support to canal transportation.
• E) Pennsylvania was the first to finance canal construction.

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