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Living and Working in Cities

Question 12 • FL-2100310-United States History Sem 1

Which statement best summarizes the living and working conditions of the urban poor at the turn of the twentieth century?

Answer
A
Both living and working conditions were unsafe.
B
Both living and working conditions were safe.
C
Living conditions were unsafe, but working conditions were safe.
D
Living conditions were safe, but working conditions were unsafe.

Explanation

At the turn of the twentieth century, many urban poor families lived in overcrowded, poorly maintained housing with inadequate sanitation, making living conditions unsafe. They also often worked in factories or other jobs with dangerous machinery, long hours, and few protections. Therefore, both living and working conditions were unsafe.

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