Directions: Read the passage to answer the question below.







“The wickedest road, I do think, the cruellest, hard-heartedest road, that ever [a] wheel rumbled upon.”
—Frances Anne (Kemble) Butler, Journal

Which of the following innovations improved what the journal discussed above?

Transcontinental Railroad

The National Road

The Eerie Canal

The Steamboat

1 answer

The quote from Frances Anne (Kemble) Butler's journal suggests a focus on the difficulties and harshness of a particular road. Among the options listed, the National Road is the most relevant innovation that improved road conditions during that time, promoting better transportation and accessibility. The National Road was one of the first major improved highways in the U.S., and it significantly facilitated travel and trade.

Therefore, the correct answer is The National Road.