Question

u.s. history sem 1 (2021) 3.2.4 quiz: transportation revolution question 3 of 10 what was the advantage of paved roads? a. the government could make money by charging a toll to use the roads. b. steam engines could move larger amounts of goods on paved roads. c. they cost less to build than the normal country roads. d. animals could pull wagons of goods farther and faster.

Explanation:

Paved roads in the context of the transportation - revolution made it easier for animal - drawn wagons to travel. The smooth surface reduced friction, allowing animals to pull wagons of goods farther and faster compared to unpaved roads. Option A is more about a revenue - generating aspect rather than a direct advantage of the road itself. Steam engines were mainly for railways and not for road - based travel in the context of this question. Paved roads generally cost more to build than normal country roads.

Answer:

D. Animals could pull wagons of goods farther and faster.