Was the National Road important to the development of the United States? Guiding Questions: What kinds jobs were found along on the National Road? What types of jobs are no longer common? What types of jobs do people still work in today? Objective Student Objectives: After completing the lesson students will be able to: • List four jobs created by the National Road • List one duty for the farmer, tollhouse keeper, blacksmith and tavern keeper Background Workers Along the National Road is unit 5 of a complete teacher’s guide for 3rd grade students, entitled “Traveling the National Road.” This u Duration: 60 Minutes.