On his last day in office, President James Madison influenced "internal improvements" by
A. establishing a military corps of engineers to help study and contribute to infrastructure development.
B. allocating federal funds to finance transportation construction.
C. approving a bill that would have used federal funds to construct roads and canals.
D. vetoing a bill that would have used federal funds to construct roads and canals.
E. supporting federal financing of scientific and technological research into steam power.
Answer: D
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