Which of the following statements does not describe a characteristic of boom towns?

Question

A.
No towns were able to survive the cycles of boom and bust.
B.
Uncontrolled population growth overwhelmed municipal services.
C.
Resources, like housing and water, were often scarce.
D.
Few African Americans were given the opportunity to work in oil fields.


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

A. No towns were able to survive the cycles of boom and bust.

This statement does not accurately describe a characteristic of boom towns, as some boom towns did manage to survive the cycles and transition into more stable communities, while others did not. The other statements more accurately reflect common characteristics and challenges faced by boom towns.