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Urbanization in America

Question 8 • SSHS IUS002 US History II

Which is the best description of the living and working conditions of the urban poor at the turn of the twentieth century?

Answer
A
Both living and working conditions were dangerous and unsafe.
B
Both living and working conditions were relatively 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 lived in overcrowded, poorly maintained housing with inadequate sanitation, creating serious health and safety risks. Their jobs, often in factories or other hazardous workplaces, could also involve dangerous machinery and unsafe conditions. Therefore, the best description is that both living and working conditions were dangerous and unsafe.

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