Why was the Cumberland Road an important achievement of the American System?
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The National Road (also known as the Cumberland Road) was the first major improved highway in the United States built by the federal government. Built between 1811 and 1837, the 620-mile (1,000 km) road connected the Potomac and Ohio Rivers and was a main transport path to the West for thousands of settlers.
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Cumberland Road - an important achievement of the American System:
- Cumberland Road is also known for another name, National Road.
- The road elongated over 600 miles and was one of the first federal Highway which was constructed in the United States.
- Cumberland road was originally the main route for Northwest Territory. The road was built on the year of 1811 and completed by 1837.
- The road helped thousands for people on the West. Cumberland Road is connected with Potomac and Ohio river.
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