Impact of Interstate Highway System on Transportation
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Impact of Interstate Highway System on Transportation

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What was the purpose of building the interstate highway system in the United States?

  • To encourage tourism and travel across the country
  • To provide faster transportation for passenger cars
  • To connect the states and provide important truck routes (correct)
  • To reduce the number of car accidents

    • How has the economy of the Midwest changed over time?

  • It has transitioned from agriculture and manufacturing to technology and service industries (correct)
  • It has remained focused on farming and manufacturing
  • It has maintained a balanced focus on various industries
  • It has shifted from technology and service industries to agriculture and manufacturing

    • What industry has become a popular way of transporting goods in the United States?

  • Waterway transportation
  • Railway transportation
  • Truck transportation (correct)
  • Air transportation

    • Where do many Midwesterners work in the tourism industry?

    <p>Leading canoe trips across lakes in Michigan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what type of building might people live due to the changing economy in the Midwest?

    <p>Converted apartment buildings that were once factories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mode of transportation mentioned for visiting Mount Rushmore in the Black Hills of South Dakota?

    <p>Driving on highways</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which city is known for being home to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, one of the world's best?

    <p>Chicago</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the location of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, which has attracted millions of visitors since its opening in 1995?

    <p>Cleveland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which form of transportation is mentioned for tourists to use when spending an afternoon in Millennium Park in Chicago?

    <p>Taking a train into the city</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant feature of the Midwest's arts and culture according to the text?

    <p>The Guthrie Theatre in Minneapolis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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