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What was a contributing factor to the high death toll in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire?
What was a contributing factor to the high death toll in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire?
What type of clothing was primarily produced at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory?
What type of clothing was primarily produced at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory?
What outcome resulted from the tragic fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory?
What outcome resulted from the tragic fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory?
How did the workers at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory attempt to improve their circumstances before the fire?
How did the workers at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory attempt to improve their circumstances before the fire?
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Which historical event was influenced by the investigation that followed the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire?
Which historical event was influenced by the investigation that followed the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire?
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Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
- Popular women's clothing manufacturer in Europe
- Young women employed
- Long working hours, poor pay
- Cramped and unsanitary working conditions
- Fire exits locked to prevent interruptions
- March 25, 1911: Fire, 146 deaths
- Workers had previously protested for better factory conditions, except the Triangle Shirtwaist
- Commission to investigate factories, led to New Deal worker protections
- Event significantly changed worker's rights, ignited public awareness, and prompted government action
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This quiz explores the historical context and significance of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire that occurred on March 25, 1911. It delves into the working conditions of the time, the tragic loss of life, and the subsequent changes in labor rights and governmental policies. Test your knowledge on this pivotal moment in labor history.
