All of the following help explain the rise of suburbia EXCEPT
A. the "baby boom," which led to a large number of young families seeking their own houses.
B. the availability of transportation, which made commuting to a job elsewhere possible.
C. "white flight," which lured rural residents to the glamour and high living standards of metropolitan areas.
D. the availability of affordable single-family houses on their own lots.
Answer: C
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