The Adams Owned a Home, Which Was Part of the Suburbs

question 61

Multiple Choice

The Adams owned a home, which was part of the suburbs during the 1950s.Which of the following is likely to be a reason for the Adams to have bought a house in the suburbs in the 1950s?

• A) The federal government underwrote the construction of homes in the suburbs.
• B) Veterans were offered homes at the same rate as the general public in the suburbs.
• C) There was a very small demand for housing during this period.
• D) Low-income mortgages were not available to the public during this period.

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