What TWO developments did the passage of the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956 and the creation of the Interstate Highway Stem lead to?

A.
declining industrialization

B.
improved commerce

C.
decreased use of fossil fuels

D.
the growth of suburbs

E.
environmental conservation

1 answer

The passage of the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956 and the creation of the Interstate Highway System primarily led to:

B. improved commerce
D. the growth of suburbs

These developments facilitated easier transportation of goods and access to suburban areas, contributing to the expansion of suburbs as people moved away from urban centers.