Why did the physical distance between the rich and the poor increase during this time?

Question

A
The poor lived in suburbs, while the rich lived in luxurious apartments.

B
The poor lived in rural areas, while the rich lived in major cities.

C
The poor lived in cramped urban tenements, while the rich lived in suburbs.

D
The poor lived in the factories where they worked, while the rich lived in suburbs.

Answer 1

The answer that best explains the increase in physical distance between the rich and the poor during this time is:

C The poor lived in cramped urban tenements, while the rich lived in suburbs.

This option accurately reflects historical trends where wealthier individuals often moved to suburban areas for larger homes and better living conditions, while poorer populations remained in urban centers, living in crowded and less desirable accommodations.