A K! of "Genesis of the Tenements" & SAT prep Flashcards

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What are Riis' attitudes towards poverty?

He feels at fault towards those who live in it
He loves it
He wanted to become a millionaire to help them out
He feels sympathetic towards those who live in the tenements

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In three words, what do these photographs and excerpts tell you about life in NYC tenements?

Big, Crowded, fun
Children, beer, homelessness
Overcrowded, Poor, Non-livable conditions
Dark, Smelly, Disgusting

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A tenement is a house...

that is also used as a homeless shelter
that is described as filthy
that has no windows
that is composed of three or more families

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Riis described the tenement as _____ and _____.

disgusting, scandalous
spacious, rich
light, warming
crowded, dark

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According to Riis, who is to blame for the evils of society?

white people
the upper class who chose to ignore these acts
The owners of the tenements
The NYPD

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Which city did Jacob Riis illustrate in his pictures

New York City
Los Angeles
Atlanta
Chicago

12

Instead of drinking milk, the children drank...

beer
soda
water
tea

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How did Jacob Riis call attention to the living conditions in the tenements?

All of them
Speaking to citizens
Photographs
Essays

A K! of "Genesis of the Tenements" & SAT prep

Questions 15

A K! of "Genesis of the Tenements" & SAT prep

Questions 15