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What did Charles Booth's study of London's impoverished areas in the 1890s reveal?
What did Charles Booth's study of London's impoverished areas in the 1890s reveal?
- The presence of destitution, crime, and misery throughout the metropolis. (correct)
- A lack of overcrowding and diversity in Whitechapel.
- A decline in poverty in Whitechapel compared to other areas.
- The absence of any poor residents in otherwise comfortable areas.
What characterized Whitechapel's population by the end of the 19th century?
What characterized Whitechapel's population by the end of the 19th century?
- Homogeneous in terms of nationality and religion.
- Mainly English-speaking individuals from a single social class.
- Highly integrated and free from suspicion towards other nationalities.
- Spiritually and culturally diverse with a mix of immigrants. (correct)
What was a significant characteristic of the residents of Whitechapel according to Booth's social investigators?
What was a significant characteristic of the residents of Whitechapel according to Booth's social investigators?
- 'Poor', 'very poor' or 'semi-criminal' status. (correct)
- 'Intellectual' and 'well-educated'.
- 'Rich' or 'middle-class' classification.
- 'Politically influential' and 'powerful'.
Which group of immigrants joined the Irish in Whitechapel in the late 19th century?
Which group of immigrants joined the Irish in Whitechapel in the late 19th century?
How did integration within Whitechapel's slums occur in an era highly suspicious of other nationalities?
How did integration within Whitechapel's slums occur in an era highly suspicious of other nationalities?
What made Dorset Street, Thrawl Street, and Flower and Dean Street particularly feared by the police and visitors?
What made Dorset Street, Thrawl Street, and Flower and Dean Street particularly feared by the police and visitors?
What physical horrors did the broken pavements, dim gaslights, and sewage-filled roadways in Spitalfields foretell?
What physical horrors did the broken pavements, dim gaslights, and sewage-filled roadways in Spitalfields foretell?
What living conditions did families endure in Dorset Street and its vicinity?
What living conditions did families endure in Dorset Street and its vicinity?
What were some of the common issues faced by the inhabitants of Spitalfields according to the text?
What were some of the common issues faced by the inhabitants of Spitalfields according to the text?
What was a defining feature of the rooms inhabited by families in Spitalfields according to the text?
What was a defining feature of the rooms inhabited by families in Spitalfields according to the text?
What was a common form of survival for girls who had just reached puberty in the described era?
What was a common form of survival for girls who had just reached puberty in the described era?
What was a notable characteristic of the lodging houses in Whitechapel?
What was a notable characteristic of the lodging houses in Whitechapel?
What was a common activity for residents of the lodging houses in Whitechapel?
What was a common activity for residents of the lodging houses in Whitechapel?
What was a major concern of social investigators and reformers regarding the common lodging houses?
What was a major concern of social investigators and reformers regarding the common lodging houses?
What did lodging houses in Whitechapel concentrate under one roof, causing concern among reformers?
What did lodging houses in Whitechapel concentrate under one roof, causing concern among reformers?
