Would 10,000-ton cruiser carriers keep developing after the war rather than giving way entirely to fleet carriers?
Short answerThey likely would, creating a smaller carrier line alongside the larger fleet-carrier route.
NotesA successful 10,000-ton cruiser-carrier line would probably continue after the war alongside fleet carriers. The answer imagines the smaller ships evolving toward LHD-like roles. Larger fleet carriers would follow a separate line of development.