Question

Which of theses statements best describes the way new immigrants lived in cities? Check all the boxes that apply. They often lived in crowded tenements. They usually lived in culturally diverse neighborhoods. They usually lived in large, comfortable apartments. They generally lived among others who shared their culture. They lived in safe, well-cared-for buildings.

Answer 1

The correct answers are as followed:

1) They often lived in crowded tenements- The poor living conditions of immigrants in America during the late 19th and early 20th centuries was best exemplified by Jacob Riis famous book How the Other Half Lives. This book described and included pictures of the cramped and dirty apartments that immigrants lived in.

2) They generally lived among others who shared their culture.- It was common for immigrants to live in neighborhoods where there were individuals from their same country. This resulted in the development of niche communities within big cities like New York.

Answer 2

Answer:

1 & 4

Explanation:

They often lived in crowded tenements

They usually lived among others who shared their culture