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Which of the following would not have been the job of a poor working-class woman?

  • Domestic servant
  • Factory worker
  • Typist (correct)
  • Seamstress
  • A large apartment building that was overly crowded and loud and dirty was called what?

    a tenement

    Why were some people unwilling to give money to charity?

    They thought the poor didn't want to improve their condition

    Why did people stay in the tenements?

    <p>They didn't make enough money to move</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The rules to move into a model tenement were very strict. Which would not have been one of those rules?

    <p>Must have served in the American military</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were areas in a city called where most of the poor working class lived in crowded conditions?

    <p>slums</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these was a job that a working-class man would most likely hold?

    <p>Factory worker</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did people in tenements get clothing?

    <p>They made their own clothes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Many working-class families lived in slums because:

    <p>They could not afford to live anywhere else</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kinds of jobs did working-class women hold?

    <p>Seamstresses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened in the tenements because landlords charged high rent?

    <p>Apartments became crowded</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The term working class was used to describe which group of people?

    <p>Low-paid workers and their families</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Working-Class Women

    • Typists were not typically jobs for poor working-class women.
    • Working-class women often engaged in roles such as seamstresses.

    Tenement Living

    • A tenement is a large, overcrowded apartment building characterized by noisy and unsanitary conditions.
    • Families remained in tenements largely due to financial constraints, unable to afford better living conditions.
    • As landlords increased rent, tenements became increasingly crowded, contributing to poor living conditions.

    Charity and Perceptions of Poverty

    • Some individuals refrained from donating to charity due to the belief that the poor lacked motivation to improve their circumstances.
    • Many working-class families resorted to living in slums because they could not afford alternative housing.

    Community and Employment

    • Areas within cities where the poor working class resided were often referred to as slums.
    • Working-class men were more likely to hold jobs in industries that were low-paid, reflecting the economic challenges of the time.

    Clothing and Resources

    • Many tenement residents crafted their own clothing due to limited financial resources, relying on personal skills instead of retail.
    • The term "working class" refers to low-paid workers and their families, who formed a significant part of the urban population.

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    This quiz tests your knowledge of key terms related to the working-class conditions in urban environments. Explore definitions and concepts that outline the struggles and misconceptions faced by the poor in history. Perfect for understanding the social dynamics of the era.

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