What Was the Significance of the Federal-Aid Highway Act (1956)

question 13

Multiple Choice

What was the significance of the Federal-Aid Highway Act (1956) ?

• A) It was vetoed by Eisenhower because it was too expensive, which turned much of Congress against him early on in his presidency.
• B) It was a joint project with Canada, which led to a closer relationship between the two countries especially in the face of the cold war.
• C) It forced private businesses to repair deteriorating highways without drawing from federal taxes or other government funds.
• D) It created a large network of interstate highways, which in turn helped create jobs, tourism opportunities, and economic growth.
• E) It is largely regarded as the greatest failure of Eisenhower's administration and went uncompleted due to a lack of funds.

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