The Federal Aid Highway Act of 1956, signed by President Eisenhower, significantly accelerated suburbanization by:
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Correct answer: Creating an interstate highway network linking suburbs and cities
The Interstate Highway System made commuting from distant suburbs to city jobs feasible for millions of Americans. It also stimulated the hotel, fast food, and trucking industries, further transforming the American landscape.
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