The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Quiz
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What caused the fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory?

A lit cigarette ignited a pile of scraps on the cutting room floor.

How many workers were unable to escape the fire?

146 workers.

When did the fire occur?

March 25, 1911.

What were the main escape routes used by the workers?

<p>Smoke-filled stairwell, crammed elevators, and an overloaded fire escape.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote the book 'Triangle: The Fire That Changed America'?

<p>David Von Drehle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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