Which of the following is true of the differences between canal and turnpike transportation?

A. Canal transportation was generally developed before turnpike transportation.
B. Pennsylvania was the first to finance canal construction.
C. Canal construction was less expensive than turnpike construction.
D. Canal boats could haul vastly larger loads than could turnpike transports.
E. State governments gave little financial support to canal transportation.


Answer: D

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