1. The Road to Nowhere Introduction Eminent domain and the people of western N.C.

2. Where is the Road to Nowhere? Swain County, NC Replaced Hwy. 288 flooded with the creation of Fontana Dam Supposed to be 34 miles long About six miles are complete

3. What is eminent domain? The right of the federal government to condemn private property, justly compensate the owner, and use the property as it sees fit. 5 th Ammendment to U.S. Constitution –“nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compenstion.”

4. How did eminent domain affect the people of western N.C.? Video excerpt Timeline

5. Think about it.