Eisenhower backed a new federally funded highway system, the largest public works project in U.S. history, because

A) he needed the political capital for his next election.
B) the economy needed stimulation after a mini-recession.
C) he wanted to impress allies and enemies alike with U.S. capabilities.
D) he wanted to ensure safe passage out of threatened cities in case of nuclear attack.


D

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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