American Cities in the Late 19th Century: Heaven or Hell?

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American Cities in the Late 19th Century: Heaven or Hell?

A. Heaven 1. Jobs and Economic Opportunities

2. New Urban Technology: Skyscrapers & Subways

3. New Forms of Amusement: Sports, Shopping, and Amusement Parks

1. Crowds, Poverty, and Poor Sanitation in Tenement Houses B. Hell 1. Crowds, Poverty, and Poor Sanitation in Tenement Houses

2. The Danger of Water

3. The Danger of Fire

II. 4 Responses to Poverty & Urban Problems

A. Do Nothing (Laissez-Faire) – The Poor Deserve to Be Poor

B. Private Individuals and Charities Should Help the Poor Example: Helping Immigrants Adjust: Jane Addams and Settlement Houses

Example: The Y & the Salvation Army

C. The Government Should Pass Laws to Help the Poor Examples: -- fire departments and codes -- water filtration -- garbage disposal services -- building codes and inspectors -- child labor laws -- mandatory school laws

D. Violent Revolution!