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Unit 4A: Test

Question 8 • (CR27) US History-2100310-S1-Meadows

How did the land boom in Florida affect the environment?

Answer
A
Regulations protecting wildlife were strengthened.
B
The Everglades were preserved from development.
C
Swamps were drained to build more plots for development.
D
Ponds were filled to make development more attractive.

Explanation

Florida’s land boom brought rapid growth and demand for more property to sell and develop. To create buildable land, developers drained swamps, including areas of the Everglades. So the correct choice is “Swamps were drained to build more plots for development.”

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