Post-WWII Transportation and Segregation

What was one of the major factors that contributed to the expansion of domestic travel in the United States after World War II?

• The invention of the airplane

• The construction of the interstate highway system

• The rise of train travel

• The development of electric cars

How did Jim Crow laws affect public transportation for African Americans?

• They had to pay higher fares

• They were not allowed to use public transportation

• They were given priority seating

• They were subjected to segregated facilities

What was a significant issue faced by jitney operators in Winston-Salem?

• Lack of passengers

• High fuel costs

• Unsafe driving practices

• Strict government regulations

What was the primary reason for the formation of the Safe Bus Company?

• To reduce traffic congestion

• To offer free rides to the community

• To provide a safer and more organized transportation option

• To compete with train services

What led to the decline of the Safe Bus Company?

• Desegregation of public transportation

• The rise of personal car ownership

• Increased competition from trains

• A decrease in population