Why was the construction of the cumberland road in 1818 controversial? a. many people believed the cumberland road would draw industry away from the north to the southern states b. many americans believed the cumberland road was not needed to promote settlement in the northwest territory c. some people thought it was unfair to use federal money to build a road that would only benefit a small number of americans d. opponents feared the cumberland road would destroy the economies of towns along the potomac and ohio rivers

C. Some people thought it was unfair to use federal money to build a road that would only benefit a small number of Americans.

Explanation:

At the time there was a lot of questioning about whether or not the federal government was authorized by the Constitution to fund internal improvements, especially considering that would serve only some Americans. Up to that point, most of the country didn´t have proper roads, and the ones that did exist were funded and built by private enterprises, that used them as profit-making toll roads.

"a government in which power is divided between state and national levels". federalism is a system of government in which entities such and state and province, share power with the national government.

the three roles stated in the dialogue develop the siblings' personalities.

lloyd's personality looks like a trademarketer

dana's personality is afraid from lloyd's behavior and the oldest sister is a decided person who tries to solve any conflict