Which of the Following Is NOT True About the Growth

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true about the growth of the postwar West?

• A) Unlike in previous migrations, people flowed into the region from all parts of the country.
• B) Washington and Oregon eclipsed California's population, due to unprecedented employment opportunities in the defense industry.
• C) Most western growth took place in urban rather than rural areas.
• D) Oil production led to explosive population growth in Dallas and Houston.
• E) California was the most popular destination and surpassed New York as the most populated state in 1963.

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