Question

What were areas in a city called where most of the poor working class lived in crowded conditions?

Answer 1

The Slums

Explanation:

The area where the working poor lived in horrible and crowded conditions were called the slums. More people became aware of these types of environments when photographer Jacob A. Riis published photographs called "How the Other Half Lives"and shows us their living conditions. Here are some of the photos Riis took.