United States History Question of the Day


A New York City tenement from
How the Other Half Lives
by Jaob Riis

(Source: Wikimedia Commons--public domain)

Question 0917:

What type of multiple-family dwelling became prevalent in New York City in the last third of the 19th century

    (A)    the dumbbell tenement
    (B)    the skyscraper
    (C)    condominums
    (D)    5th Avenue mansions
    (E)    bed-and-breakfast hotels

Answer and explanation