Which did Washington experience in the years just after World War II? Select five options.

new industries
new forms of government
growth of cities
new forms of transportation
growth of suburbs
advances in technology

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In the years just after World War II, Washington experienced the following:

  1. New Industries - The post-war period saw the emergence of new industries, particularly in defense and technology.

  2. Growth of Cities - Urban areas, including Washington, D.C., saw population growth as people moved to cities for jobs.

  3. Growth of Suburbs - Suburbanization became a significant trend as many families moved from cities to suburban areas for more space and a different lifestyle.

  4. New Forms of Transportation - The development of the interstate highway system and improvements in public transportation contributed to changing travel patterns.

  5. Advances in Technology - Post-war innovations in technology, especially in communications and aerospace, had a notable impact.

These five options reflect the changes and developments that occurred in Washington and across the United States during that time.