Impact of the Interstate Highway System

What was the state of the national highway network in the United States 100 years ago?

• It was only a concept with no actual roads.

• It was fully developed and connected all major cities.

• There was no national highway network linking every state.

• It was partially developed with some major highways.

Who played a significant role in the development of the interstate highway system?

• Dwight Eisenhower

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• John F. Kennedy

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

What was the primary purpose of the Federal Aid Highway Act of 1956?

• To establish the first 41,000 miles of the interstate highway system

• To fund the construction of local roads

• To improve public transportation systems

• To create a network of railways

If the interstate highway system had not been built, what would likely have been different about the national highway network?

• It would have been entirely non-existent.

• It would have been larger and more extensive.

• It would have been more piecemeal and patchwork.

• It would have been more standardized and uniform.

How did the construction of the interstate highway system impact urban areas?

• It improved air quality in urban areas.

• It reduced traffic congestion in cities.

• It led to the demolition of homes and businesses.

• It preserved historical neighborhoods.

What was one of the social impacts of the interstate highway system on communities?

• It united diverse communities.

• It often disrupted predominantly minority communities.

• It increased property values in all areas.

• It reduced the need for public transportation.

What alternative transportation system might have been more developed if the interstate highway system had not been built?

• Enhanced public transit systems

• A network of pedestrian walkways

• High-speed rail networks

• More extensive bicycle lanes

How did the interstate highway system contribute to suburbanization?

• It had no impact on suburban growth.

• It made suburban living more attractive with shorter commutes.

• It discouraged people from moving to suburbs.

• It led to the decline of suburban areas.

What environmental issue was exacerbated by the interstate highway system?

• Deforestation

• Water pollution

• Air pollution and smog

• Soil erosion

What is one way the interstate highway system has impacted daily life in the United States?

• It has reduced the need for personal vehicles.

• It has significantly influenced where people live and work.

• It has had little effect on daily commuting.

• It has made public transportation obsolete.