How did the road system change in the U. S. between 1915 and 1940? a. 50,000 miles of highways were paved by the federal government. b. 16,000 miles of highways were paved by the federal government. c. 4,000 miles of highways were paved by the federal government. d. Nothing occurred because of the debt incurred by WWI.

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How did the road system change in the U. S. between 1915 and 1940? a. 50,000 miles of highways were paved by the federal government. b. 16,000 miles of highways were paved by the federal government. c. 4,000 miles of highways were paved by the federal government. d. Nothing occurred because of the debt incurred by WWI.

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B. 16,000 miles of highways were paved by the federal government.

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In 1915 there were no highways like we have today. Most roads were gravel based and were not paved. From 1915 to 1940, 16,000 miles of new highway was paved by the Federal Government