Name and describe the first successful turnpike effort in the newly independent United States of America.

What will be an ideal response?


The Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike Road Company was chartered by Pennsylvania in 1791 to build road between the two cities. This serves as an early example of a profitable toll road and a roadway with specified design standards.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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____________________ is the largest contributor of nonpoint pollution in the U.S

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A number of cells that are selected simultaneously is called a

a. group b. multi-cell c. range d. cartel

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