The early nineteenth century in America is known as the "turnpike era" because
A. many roads with a particular kind of toll gate were built for profit by private companies.
B. concrete was first developed as a long-life road surface.
C. the federal government provided free land to road construction companies.
D. Americans stopped transporting goods by canal in favor of roads.
E. most towns and villages became connected by a network of inexpensive roads.
Answer: A
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