U.S. Interstate System History

U.S. Interstate System History

Assessment

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History, Geography, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The U.S. Interstate highway system, the largest road network globally, connects major cities across the country. Its development began in 1916 with the Federal Aid Road Act, addressing poor infrastructure. The Federal Aid Highway Act of 1921 furthered this by creating a national highway system. Under FDR, the National Interregional Highway Committee explored a national highway's feasibility. Eisenhower, influenced by his experiences and the German autobahn, championed the Federal Aid Highway Act of 1956, leading to the Interstate system's creation. By 1992, the system was complete, facilitating coast-to-coast travel.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary reason for the poor state of infrastructure in the U.S. in the early 20th century?

Insufficient funding

Overpopulation

Lack of technological advancement

Natural disasters

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which act aimed to improve U.S. infrastructure by matching state construction costs with federal funds?

Federal Aid Highway Act of 1921

Federal Aid Road Act of 1916

Public Roads Act of 1922

Interstate Highway Act of 1956

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was responsible for creating the first blueprint for a national highway system in the U.S.?

Thomas MacDonald

General John Pershing

Dwight D. Eisenhower

Franklin D. Roosevelt

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the National Interregional Highway Committee created by FDR?

To improve air travel

To develop urban public transport

To assess the viability of a national highway

To build new railways

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which experience influenced Eisenhower's push for a national highway system?

His time in the Navy

The 1919 Army convoy on Lincoln Highway

His presidency

His role in the United Nations

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the average speed of the 1919 Army convoy on Lincoln Highway?

10 miles per hour

12 miles per hour

6 miles per hour

8 miles per hour

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main funding source for the Federal Aid Highway Act of 1956?

Sales tax

Gasoline tax

Property tax

Income tax

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