Multiple Choice. Use the image of tenement buildings in New York to answer the question. Why did tenement buildings like these become commonplace in early twentieth-century cities? (1 point) Responses Progressive reformers convinced many local governments to improve their cities' living conditions. Progressive reformers convinced many local governments to improve their cities' living conditions. They were built to house agricultural workers as farm production rapidly increased to meet demand. They were built to house agricultural workers as farm production rapidly increased to meet demand. Urbanization driven by economic opportunities led to population growth and overcrowding in cities. Urbanization driven by economic opportunities led to population growth and overcrowding in cities. Labor Unions convinced businesses to build housing for their workers during contract negotiations. Labor Unions convinced businesses to build housing for their workers during contract negotiations. Skip to navigation

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The correct response is: Urbanization driven by economic opportunities led to population growth and overcrowding in cities.

This option accurately reflects the historical context of the early twentieth century when many people moved to urban areas in search of jobs and better living conditions, resulting in the need for more housing options like tenement buildings.