Which of the following is true of urban housing conditions in the late nineteenth century?

A) Because of the construction of model tenements in most American cities, even the poor had clean, affordable housing.
B) Because population growth outpaced housing supplies in many large cities, low-income families often experienced extreme overcrowding.
C) Legislation establishing a national housing code made inhumane living conditions, a thing of the past.
D) In many cities, urban renewal projects funded by the federal government displaced the poor to cardboard shanties.

Urban Housing Conditions

The state and quality of living environments in city areas, often highlighting issues related to overcrowding, sanitation, and access to amenities.

Population Growth

The increase in the number of individuals in a population, often measured for specific regions or globally, driven by factors like birth rates, mortality rates, and migration patterns.

Model Tenements

Housing buildings designed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to improve living conditions for the urban poor by providing cleaner and safer alternatives to earlier tenement designs.