Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describes Tenement Houses in New

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements accurately describes tenement houses in New York City during the Gilded Age?

• A) They were cramped, yet offered more privacy than regular apartments.
• B) They were urban, yet offered fresh air and large amounts of natural light.
• C) They were crammed together and often housed twenty-four to thirty-two families.
• D) They helped lower crime rates by building a sense of community.
• E) They usually had only a few families in each building.

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