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What effect did the Eisenhower interstate system have on American society in the 1950s and 1960s?


A) it contributed to suburbanization.

B) it slowed down the post-War baby boom

C) it shifted the economy away from agriculture.

D) it increased Americans’ reliance on government aid

Respuesta :

B. It slowed down the post-war baby boom

Answer:

Option A

Explanation:

It contributed in Sub urbanization.

Eisenhower's interstate system is a network of limited-access highways which is apart of the National Highway system. Its proposal was prepared by the Eisenhower government. Its construction was authorized by Federal-Aid Highway Act in 1956. It extends all over the united states, having routes in Hawaii, Alaska and Puerto Rico. The interstate system helped in the transportation of raw materials between the rural and urban areas. The connection of highways eased the traveling and new industries came up in new areas (Suburbs) and led to the expansion of new cities.