Elevated Trains Used In War Effort

The video discusses the sale of New York's Second Ave El to Oakland, CA, where it became part of the key system line connecting Oakland to the Kaiser Shipyards in Richmond. The Second Ave El had a long history in New York, serving millions until 1938, when new subways rendered some lines obsolete.

Where was the Second Ave El relocated after being sold?

• San Francisco, CA

• Oakland, CA

• Los Angeles, CA

• San Diego, CA

What was the distance covered by the key system line from Oakland to Richmond?

• 20 miles

• 12 miles

• 15 miles

• 10 miles

For how many years did the Second Ave El serve New York before being sold?

• 80 years

• 63 years

• 70 years

• 50 years

What major development in 1938 led to the redundancy of some New York transportation lines?

• Introduction of electric buses

• Introduction of new subways

• Expansion of road networks

• Increase in private car ownership

What happened to the Second Ave El after it became unnecessary?

• It was expanded

• It was junked

• It was preserved as a museum

• It was renovated