Army Engineers Build Inter-American Highway

The video discusses the construction of the Inter-American Highway by U.S. Army engineers, spanning 1,500 miles from the Mexican border to Panama City. Originally planned 20 years ago, the project is expedited due to ongoing U-boat activities. Modern machinery and local labor are employed to build the road through Central America's jungles and mountains, with significant cooperation from local authorities. The highway, which traverses challenging terrains like Guatemala's mountain ranges, is expected to be completed by June. It is envisioned as a military route now and a peaceful, scenic road in the future.

What is the primary reason for the expedited construction of the Inter-American Highway?

• To improve trade routes

• To connect major cities in Central America

• Due to ongoing U-boat activities

• To promote tourism in Central America

What type of machinery is being used to build the highway?

• Advanced road-building machinery from the north

• Machinery imported from Europe

• Locally made equipment

• Traditional hand tools

How are local communities contributing to the highway construction?

• By designing the road layout

• By supplying food and water

• By providing financial support

• Through labor and local resources

In which country does the highway reach an elevation of 10,000 feet?

• Costa Rica

• Panama

• Guatemala

• Mexico

What is the envisioned future use of the highway?

• A commercial trade route

• A military route

• A tourist attraction

• A highway of beauty and peace