Rural American history is the history from colonial times to the present of rural American society, economy, and politics. According to Robert P. Swierenga, "Rural history centers on the lifestyle and activities of farmers and their family patterns, farming practices, social structures, political ties, and community institutions." == Long-term trends == A main theme in rural history is the development of agriculture and its local support network.
Rural American history is the history from colonial times to the present of rural American society, economy, and politics. According to Robert P. Swierenga, "Rural history centers on the lifestyle and activities of farmers and their family patterns, farming practices, social structures, political ties, and community institutions." == Long-term trends == A main theme in rural history is the development of agriculture and its local support network.
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