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Question 10 • United States History and Geography

At the turn of the twentieth century, the majority of the working poor lived

Answer
A
in rural areas.
B
in small towns.
C
in large homes.
D
in inner-city tenements.

Explanation

At the turn of the twentieth century, many working-poor families lived in crowded urban neighborhoods, often in inexpensive, poorly maintained tenement buildings. Industrial jobs were concentrated in cities, drawing workers away from rural areas and small towns. Therefore, the best answer is D, in inner-city tenements.

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