What was the primary route of travel in the 1800s? A) turnpikes B) the national road C) rivers D) corduroy roads

C) rivers

Explanation:

Although by the 1800s, other means of transportation existed in the country, the main method of travelling was still rivers. The United States is crossed by several major rivers, which makes them fantastic options for transportation. Rivers were popular because of the ease of travel that they provided. Moreover, as many large cities were built along rivers, these were able to connect many territories easily.