The chapter introduction uses the automobile as a symbol for the 1950s in order to make the point that

A. the variations and yearly changes in car design reflected the diversity and divisions in American life.
B. government programs no longer focused on people (as in the New Deal), but on things (as with the Interstate Highway System).
C. car-buying adults were more influential than children and their toys in shaping American culture.
D. a culture of mobility developed, featuring abundance and a high degree of movement, especially to the suburbs.


Answer: D

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