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ERIC Number: EJ387914
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1989
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The Suburban Frontier.
Stinson, Jennifer
Social Studies Journal, v18 p25-30 Spr 1989
Discusses the development of the U.S. suburb as a new "crabgrass frontier," settled by mid-nineteenth century city dwellers seeking an escape from increasing industrialization and immigration. Cites the transportation revolution and major technological innovations in home building as factors in development of the suburbs. (LS)
Descriptors: Industrialization, Motor Vehicles, Secondary Education, Student Research, Suburban Environment, Suburbs, Technological Advancement, Transportation, United States History, Urban to Suburban Migration
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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