The Triangle Shirtwaist Fire

¡Supera tus tareas y exámenes ahora con Quizwiz!

What did firefighters find in the remains of the building besides bodies?

11 engagement rings and women laying dead at their work stations.

How many women died in all?

145 deaths

Where did the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire occur?

New York

How many people showed up at the funeral?

Over 400,000 people showed up

What inference can we make about the size of the crowd?

People were upset about the tragedy.

Who mostly worked at the Triangle Shirtwaist factor?

Teenage girls that did not speak English

What happened to the owners?

They were acquitted.

Why were the doors locked during the Triangle Shirtwaist Company fire?

To prevent stealing

What outraged the public regarding the Triangle Shirtwaist fire?

people were outraged that the owners received no punishment.

How might government and public attitude change after the fire?

the government would make sure there is a safer working environment and would help getting these laws in effect.


Conjuntos de estudio relacionados

Important Documents in U.S. History

View Set

Data Management and Health Care Technology

View Set

Ethical Hacker Pro Chapter 4, 5, 6

View Set

History and Geography 807: The Industrial Nation - Crisis of the Individual

View Set

Prepware Aircraft coverings and Finishes

View Set

Which of the following best describes the field of physical geography?

View Set

NURS-316 Final: Lecture 30 (Ethical and Legal Issues)

View Set