Urban Growth and Challenges in American Cities

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Which groups of people flocked to American cities for better living opportunities?

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Italian, German and Irish Immigrants

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What problem did rapid urban growth cause in American cities?

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Housing shortages

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How did greedy landlords profit from the housing shortage?

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By squeezing large apartment buildings on small lots

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What did native-born Americans hope for by moving to cities?

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To make a better living

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What did the rapid growth of cities fail to provide adequately?

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Housing and sanitation

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How did child labor help families during industrialization?

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By supporting their family financially

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What was a disadvantage for children working in factories?

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They worked in dangerous conditions.

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What does the label "Child Labor Employer" on the hand suggest?

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Employers are oppressive

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What was the condition of new tenement housing?

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Uncomfortable and unsafe

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What was the purpose of air shafts in tenements?

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Ventilation