Which statement best summarizes the Interstate Highway Act of 1956?
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Correct answer: It created a nationwide highway system that transformed transportation, economy, and society
The Interstate Highway Act reshaped the United States by improving mobility and economic growth. It also had lasting social and environmental effects.
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