How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
Atlantic City was the victim of postwar modernization. The changes that occurred in American society were subtle, but they were devastating to Atlantic City. (8.5)
Although modernization was initially a boon for Atlantic City, good times can't last forever. Eventually, technology got so good that most people had no reason to take a vacation to someplace like Atlantic City—after all, they could enjoy the same level of luxury (if not more) by staying home instead.