The classic study by Cottrell describes the demise,during the 1940s,of a small southwestern town he called "Caliente." The main reason the town "died" was that __________.
A)World War II took too many citizens away to serve in the military
B)the introduction of diesel locomotive technology undermined the economic base of the town
C)real-estate speculation overinflated the value of property
D)interest rates had increased,making it impossible to get loans
E)the town was corruptly administered by officials taking bribes from organized crime

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The introduction of diesel locomotive technology undermined the economic base of the town. This led to a decline in the demand for wood and coal, which were the primary products of Caliente.

The Classic Study by Cottrell Describes the Demise,during the 1940s,of