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Urbanization in America — Quiz

Question 10 • United States History

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

Answer
A
in small towns.
B
in large homes.
C
in rural areas.
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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