Automobile Industry Quiz

By 1960, what percentage of American families owned cars?

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

What material were large cars primarily made of in the 1950s?

• Aluminum

• Steel

• Plastic

• Wood

Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of cars in the 1950s?

• Large size

• Good gas mileage

• Made entirely of steel

• Difficult to drive for beginners

Which companies were part of the "Big 3" in the automobile industry?

• Toyota, Ford, Chrysler

• General Motors, Ford, Chrysler

• General Motors, Toyota, Honda

• Ford, Chrysler, Honda

What was the impact of the automobile industry on other industries?

• It had no impact

• It created a multiplier effect

• It decreased the need for repair stations

• It reduced the demand for glass plants

In what year was the Interstate Highway Act signed?

• 1950

• 1956

• 1960

• 1965

Who was the President when the Interstate Highway Act was signed?

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Harry S. Truman

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• John F. Kennedy

How much money was allocated annually for highway production under the Interstate Highway Act?

• 5 billion dollars

• 10 billion dollars

• 15 billion dollars

• 20 billion dollars

What was the total cost of the final bill for the Interstate Highway Act?

• 50 billion dollars

• 75 billion dollars

• 100 billion dollars

• 150 billion dollars

Which of the following was NOT a result of the increase in highways?

• Growth of suburban housing

• Decline in tourism

• Growth of hotels/motels

• Expansion of shopping malls