Which of the following best describes the new housing boom that occurred in the United States after the war?
A. Most veterans were seeking homes in rural areas so they could become farmers.
B. Levittown homes built in unique styles and in exclusive neighborhoods appealed to the many new high-wage earners.
C. Many first-time homebuyers purchased mass-produced houses in the suburbs.
D. Most new housing developments were in the inner city near factory jobs.
Answer: C
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