What did you learn about late 19th and early 20th century U.S. cities through viewing Jacob Riis’ images of New York City? How did they help you to understand 20th-century U.S. history in general.Discuss

19th/early 20th century journalist Jacob Riis

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Primary Source Link and Discussion Questions:

View the website linked below, which contains an annotated introduction to the photography of late 19th/early 20th century journalist Jacob Riis, who published How The Other Half Lives to document New York City tenement conditions.

https://collections.mcny.org/Explore/Highlights/Jacob%20A.%20Riis/

After viewing the document, post a response to one or more of the following questions: (275 words total for both answers)

What did you learn about late 19th and early 20th century U.S. cities through viewing Jacob Riis’ images of New York City?

How did they help you to understand 20th-century U.S. history in general.

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