2006-12-11 05:36:43 · 5 answers · asked by Kayllen M 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Can't keep them downon the farm once they seen the city. Every language and color had their own neighborhoods.
2006-12-11 05:39:45 · answer #1 · answered by Sophist 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe the Veterans Administration offered loans to GIs to build houses.
As for the second part, people moving to the suburbs is typically called 'white flight', but it's really more characterized by people who can afford to flee urban decay and crime doing so. There are plenty of folks of color in the suburbs. In other words, I would dispute the very accuracy of the question.
But if you're in school and need a good grade, then write what the teacher expects to hear. I have done that sometimes. I don't phrase it as my opinion, though. I quote others as saying what the teacher wants to hear.
2006-12-11 05:42:59 · answer #2 · answered by MithrilHawk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Babies, the big baby boom.
At the time following WWII, there was still considerable racism and those who did not wish to be living next to a certain race, moved to the suburbs. Didn't work very long. Hooray. There still is a lot of racism.
2006-12-11 05:42:02 · answer #3 · answered by makeitright 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Back in the 50s and 60s, many new subdivisions had covenants blocking blacks from owning homes. They were essentially redlined into the older urban areas. In addition, many mortgage companies, especialy the VA, actively discriminated against black applicants.
2006-12-11 06:21:46 · answer #4 · answered by silverside 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Demise of light rail transport, highway construction.
2006-12-11 05:44:48 · answer #5 · answered by bettysdad 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋