What Has Been an Impediment to the Development of Mass

question 85

Multiple Choice

What has been an impediment to the development of mass transit systems in North America? 

• A) the expansion of trolley systems 
• B) social stigma about using mass transit 
• C) expensive transit fairs 
• D) a tax system that provides benefits to car drivers

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Definitions:

American Cities

Urban areas in the United States that serve as centers of population, culture, economy, and political activities.

The Car

A wheeled motor vehicle used for transportation, typically powered by an internal combustion engine or electric motor, essential to modern society for personal mobility and freight transport.

The Railroad

A mode of land transportation that uses a track of rails for trains to travel on, significantly transforming economies and societies worldwide since the 19th century.

Tenements

Multi-family residential buildings, often overcrowded and poorly maintained, historically associated with the working class and immigrant populations in urban areas.