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. 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. 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. They were built to house agricultural workers as farm production rapidly increased to meet demand.

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