Which of the following best describes a 'tenement' in a Gilded Age city?
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Correct answer: A multi-family urban dwelling, often overcrowded and unsanitary
Tenements were built to house as many people as possible in the smallest space. They often lacked proper ventilation, light, and sanitation, leading to the rapid spread of diseases like tuberculosis.
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