Mark Twain's Argumentative Essay: Route 66 In America

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Vroom! Vroom! The interstate is full of cars today, but Route 66 barely has any cars on it. Every one wants to get from one place to a another fast. Why don't they take their time and enjoy the ride? If people start driving though Route 66, they can see unique things that they never seen before. Did you know that Route 66 is one of the most famous historic highways? "It was THE road for people headed for the West Coast of America." Around the 1920s, Americans drove on Route 66 to get from Chicago to Santa Monica, California.

In the passage, the author feels like he belongs on Route 66. He feels that Route 66 represents America. In many ways, Route 66 represents a America where any one could open a store or restaurant or something unique.

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