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Section 5-The Triumph of the Automobile
The Middle-Class Dream: Two Cars in Every Garage
In 1957, Ford introduced the __________, which was marketed as a luxury vehicle but ultimately failed.
The Edsel was designed to be the biggest, flashiest, and most luxurious Ford, but it was discontinued after __________ years of poor sales.
Suburban life depended on access to __________, as most suburbs lacked public __________.
Fathers used cars to commute to work, while mothers drove to __________.
Automakers encouraged car owners to trade in their cars frequently to show their __________ and __________.
The Edsel was marketed as “the smart car for the __________ or __________ family on the way up.”
By 1958, more than __________ million cars were on the road, and nearly __________ million families owned two or more cars.
By 1960, __________ percent of working Americans drove cars to work.
Roads to Everywhere: The Interstate Highway System
As Americans became dependent on cars, they demanded more and better __________.
In 1956, Congress authorized the construction of a nationwide __________.
President __________ strongly supported federal funding for the highway system, inspired by Germany’s __________ built in the 1930s.
The interstate highway system was viewed as a key element of U.S. __________ during the Cold War, allowing for quick movement of troops and weapons.
By 1960, __________ miles of interstate highway had been built, and today, the system spans around __________ miles.
Interstate highways have at least __________ lanes in either direction, and traffic flow is controlled by __________ and __________.
The highway system improved travel by making it __________ and __________.
Roadside businesses like __________, __________, and __________ benefited from increased highway travel.
The highway system also increased Americans’ dependence on __________ and __________ as their primary means of transportation.
The Middle-Class Dream: Two Cars in Every Garage
In 1957, Ford introduced the __________, which was marketed as a luxury vehicle but ultimately failed.
The Edsel was designed to be the biggest, flashiest, and most luxurious Ford, but it was discontinued after __________ years of poor sales.
Suburban life depended on access to __________, as most suburbs lacked public __________.
Fathers used cars to commute to work, while mothers drove to __________.
Automakers encouraged car owners to trade in their cars frequently to show their __________ and __________.
The Edsel was marketed as “the smart car for the __________ or __________ family on the way up.”
By 1958, more than __________ million cars were on the road, and nearly __________ million families owned two or more cars.
By 1960, __________ percent of working Americans drove cars to work.
Roads to Everywhere: The Interstate Highway System
As Americans became dependent on cars, they demanded more and better __________.
In 1956, Congress authorized the construction of a nationwide __________.
President __________ strongly supported federal funding for the highway system, inspired by Germany’s __________ built in the 1930s.
The interstate highway system was viewed as a key element of U.S. __________ during the Cold War, allowing for quick movement of troops and weapons.
By 1960, __________ miles of interstate highway had been built, and today, the system spans around __________ miles.
Interstate highways have at least __________ lanes in either direction, and traffic flow is controlled by __________ and __________.
The highway system improved travel by making it __________ and __________.
Roadside businesses like __________, __________, and __________ benefited from increased highway travel.
The highway system also increased Americans’ dependence on __________ and __________ as their primary means of transportation.
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### Section 5 - The Triumph of the Automobile
**The Middle-Class Dream: Two Cars in Every Garage**
In 1957, Ford introduced the **Edsel**, which was marketed as a luxury vehicle but ultimately failed. The Edsel was designed to be the biggest, flashiest, and most luxurious Ford, but it was discontinued after **three** years of poor sales. Suburban life depended on access to **automobiles**, as most suburbs lacked public **transportation**. Fathers used cars to commute to work, while mothers drove to **run errands**. Automakers encouraged car owners to trade in their cars frequently to show their **status** and **prosperity**. The Edsel was marketed as “the smart car for the **upwardly mobile** or **middle-class** family on the way up.” By 1958, more than **40** million cars were on the road, and nearly **20** million families owned two or more cars. By 1960, **80** percent of working Americans drove cars to work.
**Roads to Everywhere: The Interstate Highway System**
As Americans became dependent on cars, they demanded more and better **roadways**. In 1956, Congress authorized the construction of a nationwide **interstate highway system**. President **Eisenhower** strongly supported federal funding for the highway system, inspired by Germany’s **Autobahn** built in the 1930s. The interstate highway system was viewed as a key element of U.S. **national defense** during the Cold War, allowing for quick movement of troops and weapons. By 1960, **41,000** miles of interstate highway had been built, and today, the system spans around **47,000** miles. Interstate highways have at least **two** lanes in either direction, and traffic flow is controlled by **on-ramps** and **off-ramps**. The highway system improved travel by making it **faster** and **more efficient**. Roadside businesses like **motels**, **restaurants**, and **gas stations** benefited from increased highway travel. The highway system also increased Americans’ dependence on **cars** and **suburbia** as their primary means of transportation.
**The Middle-Class Dream: Two Cars in Every Garage**
In 1957, Ford introduced the **Edsel**, which was marketed as a luxury vehicle but ultimately failed. The Edsel was designed to be the biggest, flashiest, and most luxurious Ford, but it was discontinued after **three** years of poor sales. Suburban life depended on access to **automobiles**, as most suburbs lacked public **transportation**. Fathers used cars to commute to work, while mothers drove to **run errands**. Automakers encouraged car owners to trade in their cars frequently to show their **status** and **prosperity**. The Edsel was marketed as “the smart car for the **upwardly mobile** or **middle-class** family on the way up.” By 1958, more than **40** million cars were on the road, and nearly **20** million families owned two or more cars. By 1960, **80** percent of working Americans drove cars to work.
**Roads to Everywhere: The Interstate Highway System**
As Americans became dependent on cars, they demanded more and better **roadways**. In 1956, Congress authorized the construction of a nationwide **interstate highway system**. President **Eisenhower** strongly supported federal funding for the highway system, inspired by Germany’s **Autobahn** built in the 1930s. The interstate highway system was viewed as a key element of U.S. **national defense** during the Cold War, allowing for quick movement of troops and weapons. By 1960, **41,000** miles of interstate highway had been built, and today, the system spans around **47,000** miles. Interstate highways have at least **two** lanes in either direction, and traffic flow is controlled by **on-ramps** and **off-ramps**. The highway system improved travel by making it **faster** and **more efficient**. Roadside businesses like **motels**, **restaurants**, and **gas stations** benefited from increased highway travel. The highway system also increased Americans’ dependence on **cars** and **suburbia** as their primary means of transportation.
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