Ch. 14 Jigsaw
Federal Highway Act 1956
Federal Highway Act 1956
Vocab
public works - project funded by government
Autobahn - Germany’s freeway system (influenced Eisenhower)
Details
Congress passed legislation 1956
$25 billion 10-yr construction of 40,000+ miles interstate hwy
connect Great Lakes to Atlantic Ocean
Goal
connect U.S. for movement of military & troops in case of event
Impact
Growth of: suburbs, urban sprawl, chain food restaurants,
motel/hotels, distribution of goods, automobile culture & sales