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Question #N327

In the early 1900s, as cars became more common in urban areas, the number of horse-drawn carriages began to decline. The rise of the automobile changed the way people traveled, but it also led to a number of social and cultural changes. For example, the widespread use of cars led to the development of new forms of transportation, such as taxi cabs and bus lines. Cars also contributed to the growth of suburbs, as people could now live farther away from their jobs. What is the most likely reason why the author mentions the changes in transportation and the growth of suburbs?

The author most likely mentions the changes in transportation and the growth of suburbs in order to

A. show the reader the widespread use of cars in the early 1900s.

B. explain how the rise of the automobile led to a number of social and cultural changes.

C. argue that the rise of the automobile had a negative impact on urban areas.

D. compare the benefits of using cars to the benefits of using horse-drawn carriages.

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Correct Answer is: B

The author is discussing the social and cultural changes that resulted from the rise of the automobile. The changes in transportation and the growth of suburbs are examples of these social and cultural changes.