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Website
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U.s. Route 40: History of Route 40

For Students 9th - 10th
The history of U.S. Route 40, including the development of predecessor roads such as colonial roads, the national road, pioneer trails, and various highways.
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Website
Other

U.s. Route 40: History of Route 40

For Students 9th - 10th
The history of U.S. Route 40, including the development of predecessor roads such as colonial roads, the national road, pioneer trails, and various highways.
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Primary
Other

History Magazine: The National Road

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a brief description of the development of the National Road but more interestedly contains an interview with some men in the late 1800's who talked about what life was like while on the Road.
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Website
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Infrastructure: Back in Time: The National Road

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this essay about the National Road, its construction, and development of towns along its route.
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Handout
Curated OER

National Park Service: Fort Necessity National Battlefield: The National Road

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of the building of the National Road, its route, and importance to the opening of the West. From the National Park Service.