Immigration in the Late 1800s

What was one of the biggest challenges immigrants faced when they moved to America in the late 1800s?

• Learning new trades

• Finding education for children

• Housing

• Transportation

Where was one of the harshest places immigrants lived in during the late 1800s?

• Upper West Side of Manhattan

• Lower East Side of Manhattan

• Central Park area

• The outskirts of New York City

What were the living conditions like in the tenement slums on the Lower East Side of Manhattan?

• Spacious and well-ventilated

• Comfortable with modern amenities

• Cramped with no sunlight or ventilation

• Luxurious with full services

How many families would commonly share a toilet in the tenement buildings?

• 3 families

• 10 families

• 20 families

• 30 families

What was a consequence of the toilets leaking into the well?

• Improved water quality

• People got sick from the dirty water

• Increased property values

• Better community relationships

What was another danger of tenement life besides disease?

• The risk of fire

• The front door to the tenement was often left open

• Theft of personal belongings

• Overcrowding during community events

What was one of the dangers of the front hallway and stairs in the tenement buildings due to the lack of windows?

• They were often too crowded.

• It was always pitch black, making it dangerous.

• They were decorated with expensive items that could be stolen.

• They were too narrow for more than one person to pass.

What did the new housing laws force landlords to do?

• Provide free housing to immigrants.

• Install plumbing and electricity.

• Offer cooking classes to tenants.

• Build additional floors for more tenants.

Why did immigrants need strong determination and strength when emigrating to the United States?

• To learn a new language immediately.

• To overcome the challenges they faced.

• To become citizens within a year.

• To start their own businesses.

What are today's immigrants less likely to endure due to housing laws?

• High costs of living.

• Shoddy housing and disease.

• Strict immigration policies.

• Long working hours.