Department of Transportation

The video discusses the importance of transportation in the U.S., highlighting its historical development and the federal government's role. Initially, transportation projects were state-funded, but federal involvement grew, leading to the creation of the Department of Transportation in 1966. The department has since implemented safety measures and employs over 50,000 people, aiming to ensure safe and equitable transportation for all.

What is the primary role of the Department of Transportation in the U.S. government?

• To manage the country's healthcare system

• To oversee the nation's transportation systems

• To control the national defense

• To regulate international trade

Which president was responsible for funding the construction of roads like Route 40?

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

What was a significant transportation project funded by individual states rather than the federal government?

• The Erie Canal

• The Golden Gate Bridge

• The Transcontinental Railroad

• The Panama Canal

Who advocated for the creation of a separate Department of Transportation?

• Amelia Earhart

• Najib Halaby

• Henry Ford

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

What is one of the key missions of the Department of Transportation today?

• To develop new space exploration technologies

• To ensure the equitable movement of people and goods

• To manage the country's energy resources

• To oversee the national education system