Charles Booth created this thematic poverty map of Bethnal Green, London in 1889. Although it makes up only a small part of the city, Bethnal Green represents many examples of the surprising larger trends Booth's maps reveal.

Click the map below for a larger version.

Now it's time for you to put your map-reading skills to work by forming your own original conclusions based on the data. Click the Activity button to open the worksheet, and examine the map closely for any trends or patterns in the distribution of poverty. Then answer the questions that follow using specific areas and street names to support your conclusions.