The changing cityPositives and Negatives

The changing cities

The population increased overnight People tended to live near others of the same background

(religion, language, culture) All parts of the cities were growing Some lived in parts of cities that were separate from

other areas The areas for immigrants were known as GHETTOS A ghetto is a neighborhood where people of the same

race, religion, or country live

What were the ghettos?

They were usually poor places Although it was at times a poor place, it was a place for a

new start for many immigrants The new life was not easy for many They were mistreated, charge higher prices for goods,

and a target for hatred

Living in Cities

New York City 1880’s Times Square

How did life in the cities change?-Living Conditions-Unsafe Workplaces-Fire -And Crime

Housing

There were not enough places for people to live Tenements were built to provide homes for people A tenement is an apartment house with poor safety,

sanitation and comfort conditions They were poorly built, cramped rooms, with little light or

air They were in neighborhoods that were dirty and crowded There was lots of noise, rotting garbage, bugs and rats This led to illness and disease

Tenement House- NYCCirca 1870

Unsafe Workplaces

Most jobs were factory jobs They worked long hours with little pay The buildings were poorly lit with little fresh air Machines were dangerous No safety rules Workplaces usually had no safety equipment Injuries and even deaths occurred Children worked in the factories

Fire!!!!!

In the cities fire was a danger If a fire broke out in the factory, you were lucky to get out No tall ladders, no sprinklers, old fire escapes led to

dangerous conditions

Crime….. Oh no!!!!

A big problem in the poor, crowded, cities Gangs were attacking people Stealing was a way of life Crime was too much for the police to handle

With bad there is good

There were good things happening in the cities: Public Schools Colleges Museums Libraries Theaters Shops and Sports fields