Question

How did Charles Lindbergh’s flight across the Atlantic Ocean change the aviation industry? A. His flight helped Henry Ford persuade workers to use the moving assembly line to build airplanes. B. His flight triggered a competition among the United States and other countries to quickly build as many airplanes as possible. C. His flight convinced many Americans that air travel was safe, resulting in an increase in commercial aviation. D. His flight took so long that the aviation industry became more focused on shorter flights between nearby cities.

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is C. His flight convinced many Americans that air travel was safe, resulting in an increase in commercial aviation.

Explanation:

Hotelier Raymond Orteig had offered a $25,000-prize for anybody who would fly from New York to Paris. He hoped that such a flight would give a boost to the aviation industry development and tecnology. Lindbergh´s flight achieved to cover the route and meant a great stimulus to the industry.