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The Influence Of Route 66 On America

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I believe the author is effective in proving that Route 66 represents America.There are many reasons why the blue highways is the best road to take.They are better to ride on because they are curvy and have interesting things around every corner.The blue highways pull you back into time because you can see small shops, river sights, twisty two lane roads, one vista after another , and big hills. Route 66 has history.The Americans that traveled route 66 drove from Chicago to Santa Monica back in the twenties.Route 66 was the only main road for traveling besides the interstates.The people did not travel at fast speeds on route 66 because there were curves , and many other things to cause wrecks.Blue highways connect to small cities and rural areas. I know most of the traveled blue highways because interstates take the fun out of driving. …show more content…

In the conclusion, on blue highways you can take in scenery while your driving you can see many interesting things such as old stores that only sale one particular thing that no where else does.Blue highways are safer because there are slower speeds not many people as the interstate and more places to eat, and get your other

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