Lesson 4: James Madison: Internal Improvements Balancing Act: Federal/State, Executive/Legislative
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Lesson 4: James Madison: Internal Improvements Balancing Act: Federal/State, Executive/Legislative
There was general agreement at the beginning of the 19th century that the U.S. would greatly benefit from some internal improvements of a national nature, such as a nationwide network of roads and canals. But how should the funds for such projects be raised? Who should be in control of the projects—that is, who should administer them?