It was the federal companies that built some of the first road of the nation.
Explanation:
Route 40 or the transnational road came into existence in 1811 as Jefferson and Washington had envisioned for modern roads to connect the whole nation.
This project was done over the next two decades.
These roads were not like the roads we have now whoever.
Those roads which are pave roads of concrete came into existence in 1909 and were mostly built by private companies in this century.
Even now only 70 percent of the roads in US are paved because of the rugged terrains in large parts of the country.
Egypt has always been a target for colonial control due to the Nile and the many trade routes flowing through and around it. The Nile allowed for easier access to the interior of Africa and the nations and resources that could be found within. The trade routes that flowed into and around Egypt also brought in great wealth and riches. By controlling these, a nation could gain access to resources that they could charge a premium for to others.
Cotton cash crop, which led to the rise of the civil war