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Which of the following contributed to the massive migration into the suburbs in the post World War II period?
A growth of the middle class post-World War II contributed to the growth of the suburbs. A growth in affordable automobiles and highways contributed to the growth of suburbs by allowing wealthier white families to still keep their jobs in the inner city, but not have to live there.
Which of the following led to the creation of suburbs in the early 1900s?
Suburbs first emerged on a large scale in the 19th and 20th centuries as a result of improved rail and road transport, which led to an increase in commuting.
Why did the suburbs become so significant for Americans in the 1950’s and how was suburban life related to middle class consumption?
Suburbs became very significant because they were affordable due to mass production. The middle class were mostly the one’s who bought suburban homes. The working class families had to live in inner cities and and work compared to the the middle class families who lived more comfortably in suburban areas.
What were the main reasons for suburban growth during the 1950s and 1960s how did it affect American society?
During the 1950s and early 1960s many Americans retreated to the suburbs to enjoy the new consumer economy and search for some normalcy and security after the instability of depression and war.
Why did people move out to the Sunbelt?
People moved out to the suburbs in the Sunbelt because it has a good and warm climate there. Living in a warm climate improves memory and mood. It enhances physical benefits and increased the ability to do more outdoor activities such as running and cycling.
Where do people live in the Sun Belt?
Nine of the 10 counties that added the largest number of residents are in Sun Belt states like Texas, Arizona, California, Nevada and Florida; the 10th is home of Seattle, where a tech boom is fueling mammoth new growth. Seattle, the seventh fastest growing metro area in the country, added almost half a million new residents since 2010.
Where are the most people moving in the United States?
The Dallas and Houston metro areas have each attracted more than a million new residents since the decade began. Phoenix, Atlanta, Miami and the Washington region all brought in more than 600,000 new residents.