Understanding Tenements and Immigration in American History
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This worksheet explores the conditions of tenements and their impact on immigrant communities in America. It encourages students to read historical sources and develop their comprehension and analytical skills.
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Understanding Tenements and Immigration in American History
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Introduction to Tenements
Source A: Excerpt from a journalist’s report, 1900
'The tenements are overcrowded, dark, and unsanitary, with dozens of families cramped into small, poorly ventilated rooms. Diseases spread rapidly, and life in these buildings is a constant struggle for survival.' Provenance: Report by journalist Jacob Riis, 1900, documenting conditions in New York City tenements.
Living Conditions and Impact
Source B: Testimony from an immigrant, 1910
'Living in a tenement means sharing a small room with several family members, with no proper plumbing or ventilation. We suffer from illness and constant worry about our children’s health.' Provenance: Oral history interview with immigrant Maria Lopez, 1910.
Reforms and Change
Source C: Excerpt from a reformer’s speech, 1912
'We must improve living conditions by enforcing building codes, providing sanitation services, and supporting tenement reform laws to protect immigrant families.' Provenance: Speech by reform advocate Jane Adams, 1912.
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