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What was a common feature of tenement rooms?
What was a common feature of tenement rooms?
- Private bathrooms
- Proper ventilation
- Cramped spaces with entire families (correct)
- Luxurious furniture
What was the occupation of many impoverished individuals in Whitechapel?
What was the occupation of many impoverished individuals in Whitechapel?
- Merchant sailors
- Factory workers (correct)
- Small business owners
- Office clerks
What was a common consequence of living in tenements?
What was a common consequence of living in tenements?
- Improved health
- Better education
- Contracting diseases like Tuberculosis and Cholera (correct)
- Increased social status
What was a characteristic of poverty in Whitechapel?
What was a characteristic of poverty in Whitechapel?
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What type of building was commonly shared by multiple people?
What type of building was commonly shared by multiple people?
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Study Notes
Industrialization and Urbanization
- Industrialization led to a significant increase in population
- Tenements emerged as a common form of housing, shared by multiple people
- Tenements were characterized by many cramped rooms, often housing entire families
Living Conditions in Tenements
- Tenement rooms lacked proper ventilation, contributing to the spread of diseases
- Diseases such as Tuberculosis and Cholera were prevalent in tenements
Poverty in Whitechapel
- Poverty was extremely high in Whitechapel, with many residents struggling to afford basic necessities
- Many people were unable to buy clothing or food
- The majority of those living in poverty were working-class individuals
- Many of these individuals lived near docks or factories, highlighting the connection between poverty and industrial work
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Explore the impact of industrialization on urban living conditions, including the rise of tenements and poverty in areas like Whitechapel.
