Answer:
The National Road, commissioned by the Government in 1811, was an important enabler for people looking to move west in the early nineteenth century, connecting Maryland with Illinois.
Explanation:
The National Road was built between 1811-1817 and was the first federal-funded road. It created a route from the Atlantic coast to the new state of Ohio, later reaching Illinois, and for many years it was the most important route to the Northwest Territory.
