How did the increase in the automobile’s popularity affect Indiana’s economy after the war? Select 2

Question

(1 point)
Responses

The steel industry increased production and workers to keep up with demand, helping the economy boom.
The steel industry increased production and workers to keep up with demand, helping the economy boom.

Downtown shopping areas flourished as people were able to easily access them via the new interstates.
Downtown shopping areas flourished as people were able to easily access them via the new interstates.

Auto workers were able to negotiate for better wages and benefits, giving them more disposable income.
Auto workers were able to negotiate for better wages and benefits, giving them more disposable income.

The tax increases necessary to build new roads caused a mild recession.

Answer 1

The two responses that best reflect how the increase in the automobile's popularity affected Indiana's economy after the war are:

1. The steel industry increased production and workers to keep up with demand, helping the economy boom.

2. Downtown shopping areas flourished as people were able to easily access them via the new interstates.