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WorksheetsBA 4th Unit 7 Week 1/ Route 66
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
Chronological order is when events are placed in order by (a) ?
What text features (clues) might you see in the order/sequence structure? (choose all that apply)
In the 1890s, the first autos appeared. Why didn't very many people buy one? (Mark all that apply)
There were few paved roads.
Cars were expensive.
The cars broke down a lot.
There weren't enough people that knew how to drive a car.
In 1908, Henry Ford introduced the Model T. Which of these is a reason why they became popular and mass produced?
They were easier to drive.
They had air conditioning.
More people could fit inside.
They were affordable.
As more people owned cars, the need for other things grew. What were these things? (Mark all that apply)
paved roads
gas stations
roadside diners
boat docks
In 1916, Congress passed the Federal-Aid Road Act. What did it do?
Made funds available to help states build dams for rivers to stop flooding.
Made funds available to help states build lakes to save rain water.
Made funds available to help states build new airports.
Made funds available to help states build two-lane interstate highways.
Route 66 was one of the first good roads. In the 1920s it linked small towns and big cities from (a) to (b) .
Why was Route 66 created?
People were tired of taking the train across the country.
People wanted to see the ocean.
People with cars wanted to go places and explore.
People couldn't afford to fly in airplanes.
Today not much is left of Route 66. Why isn't it a popular way to travel anymore?
It's too expensive.
Other highways are bigger and faster.
There aren't any places to visit along the way anymore.
Route 66 is a dangerous road due to predators.
What is the name of the city in the movie "Cars" that is affected by Route 66?
Sedona City
Cadillac Ranch
Philadelphia
Radiator Springs
