When President James Madison talked about the need for "internal improvements," he was referring to __________
A) improved reservations for Native American tribes
B) reconstruction of the Capitol building in Washington, D.C.
C) construction of a reliable transportation system for the United States
D) more efficient method of moving proposed legislation through Congress
E) development of the land beyond the Appalachians
Answer: C
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