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=Cumberland Road=

toc Cumberland Road is a very important part of American history. Without The Cumberland Road we would not have had the connection of the East ==== and West that we did. This connection was important because of trade opportunities and also the ability for people in the East to visit the west and vice-versa. The Cumberland Road is also referred to as "The National Road". The Cumberland road traveled through many states such as Indianapolis, Ohio, Illinois, and more.

A Country Linked... By Pavement
The American Government decided to build the Cumberland Road after people were complaining because there was no way to get to the East from the West and vice-versa. They decided to split it into sections that ran through different sections of the country so all of the country would be connected. They knew that the road was a perfect way to link our country. The Cumberland road traveled through many states such as Indianapolis, Ohio, Illinois, and more.

Whats So Special?
The Cumberland Road was special because it was the first road to go all the way from Maryland to West Virginia. This was a good thing because of shipping opportunities. Originally, there was not really a way for people from the North to ship people in the West their products, same with the South and East. The Cumberland Road was also the first road to be made of a solid gravel instead of mud, so if it rained, you could still travel on that road. The Cumberland Road also included many bridges, some of which are still used today.

Did it Work?
People loved the opportunities that opened up with the building of the Cumberland Road. Also it boosted the economy because more businesses were making more sales because there were more people to ship to, therefore more business. Also the North, East, South, and West were closer than ever.. At the time, the Cumberland Road was the best way of traveling. So yes, it did work.

The Conclusion of Cumberland Road
Cumberland Road was very important at the time it was built and remained important. Though new forms of transportation were coming about people still traveled on the road, and it was a break through for travel. It made way for today's roads and highways. Parts of The Cumberland Road are still used today, and even the bridges that they built are still used. The Cumberland Road is, and always will be, an important part of American history.