Question

For your US history class, you are assigned to give a speech about how the US economy has significantly changed in the past 200 years. Which US historical event would be most effective to reference in your speech?Select one of the options below as your answer: A. flooding of New Orleans, Louisiana, after Hurricane Katrina B. discovery of gold in California and the arrival of prospectors C. development of urban sprawl around major metropolitan areas D. transformation of Midwest industrial towns into the Rust Belt E. overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy and the US annex of Hawaii

Answer 1

The answer is (D for Plato users): transformation of Midwest industrial town into the Rust Belt.

Answer 2

Among the choices, the one that is relevant to the alteration of the United States' economy over the years is C. development of urban sprawl around major metropolitan areas. As we all know urbanization is one of the reasons why the economic status of a community or nation changes. This may lead to a gradual surge of economy or fluctuating effects.