Question

Which of the following was a common problem in tenement buildings in the early 1900s?
indoor plumbing that went on and off constantly
poor ventilation due to the lack of windows
rooms that were too bright due to little shade
large rooms that were too open and needed dividers

Answer 1

Poor ventilation due to the lack of windows.

Early 1900s tenements were overcrowded and often had few or no windows, narrow air shafts, and poor airflow, which led to dampness, darkness, and the rapid spread of disease.