What are TWO  reasons why Florida experienced a "boom" in real estate investment during the 1920s?Choose TWO answer choices. Group of answer choicesFlorida had no state income or inheritance taxesFlorida had no poll or property taxesThe increase in the Flagler railroad lines and access to carsThe increase in commercial planes and air travel PreviousNext

Why did the expansion of real estate slow down in Florida by the late 1920s?Group of answer choicesThere were outbreaks of race riots between white and black groups in Miami and TampaA category 4 hurricane destroyed billions of dollars in properties and investmentsThe outbreak of violence from mafias hurt the reputation of South FloridaReports of contaminated water supplies in South Florida hurt the reputation of the area PreviousNext

The most striking feature of American society in the 1950s and early 1960s was the booming economic growth that made even the heady 1920s seem pale by comparison. Identify which of the following statements correctly describe the effects of the postwar economic boom on American society. 1. The suburban population grew almost as fast as the population as a whole. 2. The economic expansion lasted for almost twenty years with only brief interruptions. 3. Economic growth was held back only by the frugality developed by most Americans during the Depression. 4. The gross national product grew by a staggering 250 percent. 5. The prosperity was notable because it had very little influence on the standard of living in the United States. 6. Economic expansion triggered a sharp increase in the birthrate.

The primary result of the boom-and-bust cycles for most Americans was that theyMultiple choice question.rejected speculation and investment.always maintained an air of optimism in the worst economic times.gave up on the market society and returned to independent agriculture.became anxious and insecure regarding future prosperity.

American economic prosperity in the 1920s was fueled by the growth in: a. telecommunication industries b. steel and oil industries c. shipping industries d. consumer durable industries

Which group would most likely be the target market for a new, expensive  real estate investment ?*2 pointsA Baby Boomer couple with sizeable savingsCollege studentsRecent college graduatesA young professional couple