Question 13

This, much of the baby-boom generation had well-constructed homes in which to grow up.

This statement reflects a subjective view regarding the quality of homes in Levittown and their impact on the baby-boom generation, making it an opinion rather than a fact.

A) "Even so, the success of Levittown depended not only on the efficiency of the Levitt brothers' process but also on the Federal Housing Administration" (paragraph 4)

This statement is factual as it describes the specific factors contributing to the success of Levittown, namely the efficiency of the Levitt brothers and the role of the Federal Housing Administration. It does not express a personal belief or judgment.

B) "Shortly after World War II, many changes led to the development of suburbs." (paragraph 1)

This statement is also factual, as it outlines the historical context and events that triggered the suburban development post-World War II. It does not convey an opinion but rather presents a causal relationship based on historical events.

D) "With this financing in place, more homes could be built and more veterans could afford to buy them." (paragraph 4)

This statement presents a factual analysis of the impact of financing on housing availability for veterans. It describes a cause-and-effect relationship and does not reflect personal beliefs or subjective views.

Conclusion

The statement "This, much of the baby-boom generation had well-constructed homes in which to grow up" stands out as an opinion because it assesses the quality of the homes and implies a positive judgment about their impact on the baby-boom generation. In contrast, all other options present factual information, making them clear statements rather than subjective opinions.