Many mass construction projects in United States history have had major impacts on the economy and culture; however, not many of these had as large an impact as the Interstate Highway Act of 1956. The Interstate Highway Act revolutionized the way we think about highways today. The act created an extremely easy mode of transportation for people across the country. Not only was the Interstate Highway Act extremely helpful in making rural and urban transportation for ordinary people, but it also helped commercial enterprises increase sales across the country. These companies were now able to transport their goods more cheaply and quickly. The Interstate Highway Act has been extremely beneficial in its economic, social, and cultural significance. The legislation was economically significant as it promoted business and cut travel costs, it was socially significant as it allowed people to see friends and family even if they did not live close by, and it was culturally significant as it allowed people to move to the country at low cost to live happier lives. Although the Interstate Highway Act of 1956 was intended primarily for the use of U.S. citizens, the first Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1921 was intended to increase the efficiency of military transportation during and after World War I. Although Woodrow Wilson intended this purpose, it soon became clear that these streets were beginning to become very popular among ordinary citizens. The Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1921 provided a relatively limited budget of $75 million for road improvements; this small budget proved to be inadequate for the great project that the United States intended to undertake....... middle of paper... and for the social aspects of society. It was one of the main reasons why the United States was so successful in the 1950s. It has allowed more businesses to thrive, while increasing the quality of life for ordinary people. It also boosted sales in one of America's largest industries to date: the auto industry. Even today the Interstate Highway proves to be one of the largest investments the United States has ever made; the Interstate Highway earned $6 for every $1 it cost (Wendell Cox and Jean Love). Eisenhower was right when he stated that “the expansion and improvement of our roads and highways have been important factors in the development of our economy and will continue to be so for years to come.” The Interstate Highway Act of 1956 was a true turning point for America as a country culturally, economically and socially (Eisenhower, Dwight D).