The Open Road- Route 66

When automobiles first appeared they were expensive, and there was another major problem.

What was that problem?

• They couldn't go very fast.

• There weren't enough paved roads to drive on, and the dirt roads were not good.

• The cars used too much gas.

• People drove the cars too fast, and there were accidents.

Why was Henry Ford's Model T automobile so important?

• It was made with special metal.

• It was very fast.

• It was less expensive, so most people could afford it.

• It never broke down.

As a result of people buying more cars, what needed to be done? (paragraph 3)

• There needed to be more paved roads built.

• People were forced to get rid of their horses.

• People had to take driving tests.

• The government said that everyone should buy a car.

In order to solve the problem of needing more roads, what did the U.S. government do?

• They passed a law that you could only buy one car.

• They passed the Federal-Aid Road Act to give money to states to build roads.

• They passed a law that said states must build 100 miles of road.

• They hired private companies to build roads in Washington D.C.

Route 66 connected what two major cities?

• New York and Boston

• New York and Chicago

• New York and Los Angeles

• Chicago and Los Angeles

What was built along Route 66 to help travelers?

• Places to eat

• Places to stay overnight

• places to get gas and food

• all of the above

Why did people eventually stop using Route 66?

• They got bored of it.

• Faster highways were built.

• They closed it down.

• People started flying instead.

True or False?

Route 66 attracted tourists.

• True

• False

What Disney movie was based on Route 66?

• Wally

• Frozen

• Cars

• The Lion King

One thing Route 66 was known for was.....

• being dangerous

• attracting people with unique attractions like big signs, bright lights, and special motels

• how unpleasant the trip would be because of traffic

• you couldn't find any gas along the route.