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National Road Topics
National Road 101: Overview
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reuben.l.moss@gmail.com
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National Road Topics
Last updated: January 29, 2026
This course will introduce you to the National Road:
The Route of the National Road
Byway vs. Federal Highway Routes
History of the Road
First Macadam Road in the USA
Competition and Decline
The Good Roads Movement
Road Numbering
Eisenhower Interstate System
Curriculum
3 Sections
12 Lessons
Lifetime
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A New Road for a New Nation
4
1.1
Before the National Road
1.2
Building the National Road
1.3
The Route of the National Road
1.4
America’s First Macadam
Changing Times
5
2.1
The Iron Horse Takes The Lead
2.2
Decline of the Road
2.3
The Civil War
2.4
A Movement for Good Roads
2.5
Trolleys on the Turnpike
A New Era
3
3.1
A New Name, New Number and New Alignments
3.2
Recognition and Byway Status
3.3
The Interstate Highway System
Instructor
reuben.l.moss@gmail.com
1 Student
17 Courses
Free
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0 Students
Lesson:
12 Lessons
Duration:
Lifetime
Quiz:
0 Quizzes
Level:
All levels
Enrollment in the course is not mandatory. You can access course for learning now.
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Sip, Savor & Stay
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Outdoor Recreation
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Travel the Road
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