Interstate Highway System-Eisenhower

 Another important feat of president Eisenhower was when he created and signed for the Interstate Highway System. Read this article and answer the questions listed.

https://www.senate.gov/artandhistory/history/minute/Federal_Highway_Act.htm

1. When did Eisenhower first gain interest in US highways?

2.According to Senator Gore who was the highway going to be funded through?

3.There were three founders of the Highway System. Who were they?




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  1. Taylee ParmenterApril 11, 2022 at 6:43 PM

    1. during his first participation in a motor convoy in 1919.
    2. He believed that the federal government should pay the majority of the funds using tax money from gas taxes, taxes on motels, and gas stations along the highways.

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