Living Conditions in Tenements

The transcript discusses the harsh living conditions in tenements, highlighting the lack of space and privacy for families. It describes how families often shared beds and even took in boarders to make ends meet. The overcrowded and unhealthy conditions led to social reform movements, resulting in laws like the 1901 New York state requirement for windows and indoor plumbing in every room. The transcript also questions the conditions in other cities before such reforms.

What were the primary barriers provided by neighborhoods to the outside world?

• Economic and social barriers

• Physical and emotional barriers

• Cultural and linguistic barriers

• Educational and occupational barriers

How many rooms did some tenement apartments have without windows?

• Four rooms

• One room

• Two rooms

• Three rooms

In tenement living arrangements, how did children typically sleep?

• Sideways in a shared bed

• In separate rooms

• In bunk beds

• On the floor

What was a common practice in tenements to accommodate more people?

• Building additional rooms

• Renting out the entire apartment

• Taking in boarders

• Using outdoor tents

How were beds used in some cities to manage overcrowding?

• Beds were shared by families

• Beds were used in 8-hour shifts

• Beds were stacked in layers

• Beds were placed in hallways

What was the primary health concern in overcrowded tenements?

• Noise pollution

• Inadequate lighting

• Poor ventilation

• Lack of food

What movement emerged in response to the conditions in tenements?

• Environmental reform movement

• Social reform movement

• Labor reform movement

• Educational reform movement

Which state was the first to require windows in every room of tenements?

• California

• Illinois

• New York

• Massachusetts

What additional requirement was introduced in New York tenements in 1901?

• Central heating

• Indoor plumbing

• Fire escapes

• Elevators