What was a reason for creating the Department of Housing and Urban Development?A.To increase settlement in the suburbsB.To make sure government buildings were safeC.To encourage growth in citiesD.To help poor people pay for housing

What factor helped the suburbs grow?A.Less available transportationB.Decreased wagesC.Problems in the citiesD.All of the above

Providing development projects has a multiplier effect on a person’s life, the community, and the city. One of the sample projects discussed was housing. If housing was provided as one of the solutions to urban problems, the following are direct or indirect benefits, except one.a.Disaster risk reductionb.Access to opportunities and socio-economic empowermentc.Economic growth and urban prosperityd.Increased education and learninge.Improved public health

14. What development helped facilitate urbanization? A. The railway system B. Better sanitation C. Higher wages for workers D. Increased unionization

Which of the following was not a reason for the growth of suburbs?A.There were not enough houses in the cities.B.There were no jobs in the cities.C.White flightD.There were more ethnic groups living in the cities.

Why do housing problems become more severe in urban areas during urbanization?(2 Points)Abundant building materials and financial resourcesRapid expansion of housing facilitiesLarge influx of rural job seekersAmple space for housing and public utilities