In a Classic Sidewalk Experiment, Various Numbers of People Stood

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Essay

In a classic sidewalk experiment, various numbers of people stood on a busy New York City street, and, on cue, they all looked at a sixth-floor window across the street. A camera recorded how many passersby also stopped to stare. This experiment illustrates the power of social __________.

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Definitions:

The Railroad

A mode of land transportation that uses a track of rails for trains to travel on, significantly transforming economies and societies worldwide since the 19th century.

Tenements

Multi-family residential buildings, often overcrowded and poorly maintained, historically associated with the working class and immigrant populations in urban areas.

Multi-Family Triple-Deckers

A type of residential building common in New England, featuring three stacked apartments, usually with one family per floor.

Townhouses

A type of terraced housing with multiple floors, sharing one or two walls with adjacent properties, usually found in urban areas.