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What did Jacob Riis write about the living conditions in poor areas?
What did Jacob Riis write about the living conditions in poor areas?
- They were full of modern amenities.
- They were clean and well-maintained.
- They were luxurious and spacious.
- They were similar to a pig's home. (correct)
Where did many people in Five Points live according to the text?
Where did many people in Five Points live according to the text?
- Under bridges
- Modern townhouses
- Luxurious apartments
- Sheds (correct)
What was the main reason why most children in Five Points did not go to school?
What was the main reason why most children in Five Points did not go to school?
- Being too dirty and hungry (correct)
- High-quality education at home
- Too much food and comfort at home
- Lack of interest in education
Why did Jacob Riis feel it was an injustice regarding the living conditions of poor people?
Why did Jacob Riis feel it was an injustice regarding the living conditions of poor people?
After getting a job, where did Jacob Riis go before returning to New York with Elisabeth?
After getting a job, where did Jacob Riis go before returning to New York with Elisabeth?
What type of stories did Jacob Riis write about as a reporter?
What type of stories did Jacob Riis write about as a reporter?
In addition to writing stories, what else did Jacob Riis do as a reporter?
In addition to writing stories, what else did Jacob Riis do as a reporter?
What impact did Jacob Riis's stories and photos have on the poor?
What impact did Jacob Riis's stories and photos have on the poor?
Where was Jacob Riis born?
Where was Jacob Riis born?
Why did Jacob Riis move to the United States?
Why did Jacob Riis move to the United States?
What type of work did Riis do when he first arrived in New York City?
What type of work did Riis do when he first arrived in New York City?
Why was Riis sometimes mistreated by his employers?
Why was Riis sometimes mistreated by his employers?
What was the living condition like for most immigrants in New York City?
What was the living condition like for most immigrants in New York City?
Why were many immigrants not able to find well-paying jobs in New York City?
Why were many immigrants not able to find well-paying jobs in New York City?
How many immigrants were living in some rooms in the tenements?
How many immigrants were living in some rooms in the tenements?
What did Riis need money for after three years in New York City?
What did Riis need money for after three years in New York City?
Why did Jacob Riis immigrate to the United States in the 1870s?
Why did Jacob Riis immigrate to the United States in the 1870s?
What was one of the main challenges faced by immigrants who came to New York City in the 1870s?
What was one of the main challenges faced by immigrants who came to New York City in the 1870s?
What was Jacob Riis' main objective in wanting people to understand how hard life was for new immigrants?
What was Jacob Riis' main objective in wanting people to understand how hard life was for new immigrants?
How did many new immigrants in New York City live according to the text?
How did many new immigrants in New York City live according to the text?
What motivated Jacob Riis to show the living conditions of immigrants in the slums?
What motivated Jacob Riis to show the living conditions of immigrants in the slums?
When did Jacob Riis die?
When did Jacob Riis die?
What type of photography did Jacob Riis first use in 1888?
What type of photography did Jacob Riis first use in 1888?
Which book did Jacob Riis publish in 1890?
Which book did Jacob Riis publish in 1890?
Who read Riis's book and gave him a lot of encouragement?
Who read Riis's book and gave him a lot of encouragement?
What effect did Riis's book have on the city council?
What effect did Riis's book have on the city council?
How long did it take to tear down the Five Points slum after Riis's work began?
How long did it take to tear down the Five Points slum after Riis's work began?
