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Which technological advance contributed to the growth of suburbs in the late-nineteenth century?

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the technological advance contributed New railroad lines.
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New railroad lines.

In New York the population was growing at an accelerated pace during that time, so it was decided to build four elevated steam railways throughout Manhattan. The first line was inaugurated in 1868. This construction contributed to the growth of the suburbs.

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