Interstate Highway Act of 1956 · US History

What was the primary purpose of the Interstate Highway Act of 1956?

To eliminate nearly all railroad passenger service in the United States
To fund the expansion of overseas American military bases
To create a nationwide system of highways for efficient transportation
To deliberately reduce urban populations across the country

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Correct answer: To create a nationwide system of highways for efficient transportation

The Interstate Highway Act funded the construction of a national network of highways. It aimed to improve transportation, commerce, and national defense.

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