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Peer reviewedStinson, Jennifer – Social Studies Journal, 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
