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Cause and Consequence of Tenements in American Immigration History

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the causes and consequences of tenements in American cities during periods of high immigration, encouraging students to analyze historical sources and develop their understanding of urban living conditions.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Immigration
#Standard
#Cause and Consequence
#Tenements
#Explain the reasons behind the development of tenements in American cities.
#Compare the living conditions in tenements with other types of housing during the same period.
#Analyse the social and health consequences of tenement living for immigrant communities.
#Outline the responses of authorities and reformers to the problems caused by tenements.

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Cause and Consequence of Tenements in American Immigration History

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Introduction to Tenements

Source A: Excerpt from Jacob Riis's 'How the Other Half Lives' 'The tenements were crowded, dark, and unsanitary, with little ventilation or light. Families often lived in tiny, cramped rooms that could hardly accommodate them.' Provenance: Excerpt from Jacob Riis, 1890, describing tenement conditions.

1.
Explain why tenements became a common form of housing in American cities during the late 19th century. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the living conditions in tenements with those in suburban or rural housing during the same period. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Causes of Tenement Living

Source B: Historical account of immigration trends 'The surge of Irish and Southern European immigrants in the late 1800s led to a demand for cheap, quick housing, which resulted in the rapid construction of tenements.' Provenance: Historical summary from a textbook, 2000.

1.
Outline the main causes that led to the rise of tenements in American cities. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Analyse how immigration contributed to the growth of tenements and urban poverty. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
C

Consequences of Tenements

Source C: Medical report from early 1900s 'Tenement residents suffered from diseases such as cholera, tuberculosis, and typhoid, due to poor sanitation and overcrowding.' Provenance: Public health report, 1905.

1.
Explain the social and health consequences of living in tenements for immigrant families. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Analyse the impact of tenement living on public health and urban welfare. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
D

Responses to Tenement Problems

Source D: Campaign poster for housing reform 'Better housing now! End overcrowding and improve sanitation for all residents.' Provenance: Reform campaign poster, 1910.

1.
Compare the responses of authorities and reformers to the problems caused by tenements. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Outline the long-term consequences of reform efforts aimed at improving tenement living conditions. (3 marks)
[3 marks]

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