BA 4th Unit 7 Week 1/ Route 66

Chronological order is when events are placed in order by _____?

What text features (clues) might you see in the order/sequence structure? (choose all that apply) ​ ​

• dates
• times
• first, next, then, finally
• cause
• effect

In the 1890s, the first autos appeared. Why didn't very many people buy one? (Mark all that apply)

• There were few paved roads.

• Cars were expensive.

• The cars broke down a lot.

• There weren't enough people that knew how to drive a car.

In 1908, Henry Ford introduced the Model T. Which of these is a reason why they became popular and mass produced?

• They were easier to drive.

• They had air conditioning.

• More people could fit inside.

• They were affordable.

As more people owned cars, the need for other things grew. What were these things? (Mark all that apply)

• paved roads

• gas stations

• roadside diners

• boat docks

In 1916, Congress passed the Federal-Aid Road Act. What did it do?

• Made funds available to help states build dams for rivers to stop flooding.

• Made funds available to help states build lakes to save rain water.

• Made funds available to help states build new airports.

• Made funds available to help states build two-lane interstate highways.

Route 66 was one of the first good roads. In the 1920s it linked small towns and big cities from ​ (a)   to ​ (b)   .

• Chicago
• Los Angeles
• New York City
• San Francisco
• Washington DC
• Seattle

Why was Route 66 created?

• People were tired of taking the train across the country.

• People wanted to see the ocean.

• People with cars wanted to go places and explore.

• People couldn't afford to fly in airplanes.

Today not much is left of Route 66. Why isn't it a popular way to travel anymore?

• It's too expensive.

• Other highways are bigger and faster.

• There aren't any places to visit along the way anymore.

• Route 66 is a dangerous road due to predators.

What is the name of the city in the movie "Cars" that is affected by Route 66?

• Sedona City

• Cadillac Ranch

• Philadelphia

• Radiator Springs