Question

The Cumberland Road connected the Eastern Seaboard to what western

river?

(A) Mississippi River

(B) Missouri River

(C) Ohio River

(D) Delaware River

(E) Platte River

Answer 1

The Cumberland Road connected the Eastern Seaboard to the "Ohio River," since it stretched all the way from the Potomac River. It was a major route of travel for western-bound settlers at the time.