Urban Conditions and Problems

What were the conditions like in the tenement apartments in the late 1800s and early 1900s?

• Spacious and comfortable

• Safe and sanitary

• Affordable and well-maintained

• Unsafe and unsanitary

What was one of the major problems caused by overcrowding in tenements?

• Lack of running water

• Lack of fresh air and sunshine

• Lack of fire escapes

• Lack of clean drinking water

Which diseases spread quickly in crowded neighborhoods?

• Malaria and dengue fever

• Cholera and typhoid

• Measles and chickenpox

• HIV and AIDS

What was a major cause of air pollution in growing cities?

• Oil refineries

• Schools and hospitals

• Parks and gardens

• Libraries and museums

What improvements were made to city sanitation in the late 1800s?

• New sewage and water purification systems

• Increased garbage collection

• Better fire escapes in tenements

• More police officers in neighborhoods

Who played a key role in improving conditions in tenements?

• Jacob Riis

• Lawrence Veiller

• Andrew Carnegie

• Charles B. Stover

What did the 1901 New York State Tenement House Act require for new buildings?

• Better ventilation and running water

• More spacious rooms

• Indoor plumbing and electricity

• Fireproof construction

What were settlement houses?

• Houses for wealthy families

• Government-funded housing projects

• Neighborhood centers in poor areas

• Vacation homes for city dwellers

Who established the first settlement house in the United States?

• Jacob Riis

• Lawrence Veiller

• Jane Addams

• Florence Kelley

What services did Hull House provide to immigrant families?

• English classes and day care

• Cooking and sewing classes

• Club meetings and art classes

• All of the above