ALCAN Highway, Alaska and Canadian Railway Connected

The transcript discusses the construction of the Alcan Highway, a strategic project connecting Canadian railheads to Alaska. It highlights the construction progress, challenges like dust and glacial ice, and the availability of local gravel. The project is compared to the Panama Canal in terms of engineering complexity. The highway's strategic importance during wartime is emphasized, with leadership under Brigadier General William H. Ho.

What is the primary purpose of the Alcan Highway?

• To connect Canadian railheads with Alaska

• To serve as a trade route between Canada and the USA

• To provide a scenic route for tourists

• To replace existing roads in Alberta

What natural resource is abundant and used in the construction of the Alcan Highway?

• Clay

• Timber

• Gravel

• Sand

Which piece of equipment is used to surface the road during the construction of the Alcan Highway?

• Excavator

• Cement mixer

• Sheepfoot tamper

• Bulldozer

Who is the chief of the Alcan Highway project?

• Major General George Patton

• Colonel John Smith

• Brigadier General William H. Ho

• General Douglas MacArthur

What is the strategic significance of the Alcan Highway during the war?

• It provides a safe passage for refugees

• It serves as a direct route for military supplies to Europe

• It is a training ground for new military recruits

• It acts as a $50 million investment pointing at Japan