A major challenge of urban living in the late 1800s was crowded living conditions. Cities were rapidly industrializing and attracting large populations, which led to overcrowding in tenements and inadequate housing. Other options listed, such as traffic jams and modern sewage systems, were either not as prominent or were in development during that time. Population decline was also not a characteristic of urban areas in the late 1800s, as they were experiencing significant growth.
Which of the following was a
major
challenge of urban living in the late 1800s?
(1 point)
crowded living conditions
traffic jams at major intersections
population decline
modern sewage pumping systems
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