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Engineer a Solution

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Young scholars start by considering the numerous problems facing New York City during the first half of the 19th century, including fire, epidemics, and crime. In addition, they explore how New York's citizens and government tried to solve these problems.

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epidemics, communicable disease, fire, crime, new york, the nineteenth century

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19th century, crime, epidemics, fire, new york, social studies
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Grade
5th - 8th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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For Teacher Use
Duration
21 days

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