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QuizMultiple Choice

The Suburban Environment in the Modern Space

Question 1 • JPS-2025/26-Chatfield Summer School-CO-Geography-(CR)-M2-Suwannakorn

Which of the following statements best explains the growth of single-family homes in US suburbs following World War II?

Answer
A
Industrial pollution drove people out of the city.
B
The large number of returning veterans needed homes.
C
Booming industry resulted in more wealthy people who could afford homes.
D
Military bases closed after the war, creating more space in which to build single-family homes.

Explanation

After World War II, millions of veterans returned to civilian life, many starting families and looking for places to live. This sharply increased demand for housing, helping drive the growth of suburban single-family homes. So the best answer is “The large number of returning veterans needed homes.”

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