The Triangle Shirtwaist Fire

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    When did the fire occur?

    • October 31, 1901
    • March 25, 1911
    • April 3, 2001
    • November 11, 1952
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  • 2. 

    The triangle shirtwaist factory was located in this city._____________________

    Explanation
    The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory was indeed located in New York. This factory, which was a major producer of women's blouse, became well-known due to a tragic fire that occurred on March 25, 1911. The fire resulted in the death of 146 garment workers, mostly young immigrant women, due to locked exit doors and inadequate fire safety measures. This event had a significant impact on labor laws and workplace safety regulations in the United States.

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  • 3. 

    How many people died in the fire?

    • 21 women and girls, 34 men

    • 129 women and girls, 17 men

    • 129 women and girls, 0 men

    • No one died, but many were hospitalized.

    Correct Answer
    A. 129 women and girls, 17 men
    Explanation
    The answer states that 129 women and girls and 17 men died in the fire. This is the correct answer because it provides specific numbers for both genders, indicating the total number of people who lost their lives in the fire.

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    This daughter of a banking giant protested on behalf of the workers prior to the fire was _______________

    Correct Answer
    Ann Morgan
    Explanation
    Ann Morgan was a philanthropist who joined the picket lines before the fire.

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    The workers were paid as little as 40 dollars a day

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The workers were paid as little as 2 dollars an hour.

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  • 6. 

    What is a shirtwaist?

    • A type of Men'shirt worn by farmers

    • A type of wome's blouse

    • A type of belt

    • A type of machine to make shirts.

    Correct Answer
    A. A type of wome's blouse
    Explanation
    A shirtwaist is a type of women's blouse. It is a tailored shirt that is typically made of lightweight fabric and has a button-down front. It became popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and was often worn as part of a fashionable outfit by women. The shirtwaist was considered a versatile and practical garment that could be dressed up or down depending on the occasion.

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    Please choose all the correct reasons why so few could escape

    • The doors were locked by the foreman.

    • The fire escape broke.

    • They were forbidden to leave and told to "keep working."

    • They were not notified till late in the fire.

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. The doors were locked by the foreman.
    A. The fire escape broke.
    A. They were not notified till late in the fire.
    Explanation
    The correct reasons why so few could escape are that the doors were locked by the foreman, the fire escape broke, and they were not notified till late in the fire. These factors created barriers that prevented people from leaving the building and finding a safe escape route. The locked doors and broken fire escape limited their options for exiting the building, while the lack of notification until late in the fire left them with little time to react and escape.

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    What happened to the owners of the factory?

    • They were prosecuted for unsafe conditions.

    • Nothing

    • They made money off of the insurance.

    • They were ran out of town, never to be seen from again.

    Correct Answer
    A. They made money off of the insurance.
    Explanation
    The owners of the factory made money off of the insurance. This suggests that they intentionally caused or allowed unsafe conditions in the factory in order to collect insurance money.

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    Please explain at least two of the positive changes to come in the aftermath of the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire.

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