What explains the tremendous growth of the suburbs during the 1920s?
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: Better transportation through streetcars, commuter railroads, and automobiles, as well as the easy availability of financing for home construction.
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a. the rise of American dominance over world affairs. b. a term used to describe the polarization of the world during the Cold War. c. an unprecedented series of dependencies and trade links between regions. d. UN plans to create a world banking organization.
In addition to re-unifying Mesopotamia, the Amorite king Hammurabi is best known for
a. deforesting Lebanon to build ships b. conquering Persia c. the creation of a law code d. opening up trade with Oman e. inventing a writing system
In the final phase (1778-81) of the American Revolution, the British
A. mounted its largest military assault against the Continental Army B. badly overestimated the support of American Loyalists C. made a focused effort to win public support in the northern colonies D. concentrated its efforts on capturing individual Patriots E. began a policy of "total war" that resulted in several cities being burned to the ground
In the late 19th century, the U.S. became an imperialist power in Asia by obtaining the ______.
a. treaty ports in China. b. Malaysia. c. the Philippines.