Frances Perkins and The Triangle Fire Flashcard

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What was the main purpose of the author in writing 'Frances Perkins and the Triangle Factory Fire'?

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To narrate a sorrowful and transforming event in the life of one person.

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What point of view does Frances Perkins express regarding the Triangle Fire?

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She felt that the Triangle Fire was the fault of factory owners who failed to provide safe working conditions.

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What does the term 'indifferent' mean?

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Having no feelings one way or another about something.

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How does 'Frances Perkins and the Triangle Factory Fire' contribute to understanding workplace safety?

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It retells the horrifying events to explain Perkins' commitment to workplace safety.

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What was the controlling idea of 'The Story of the Triangle Factory Fire'?

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The fire tragedy prompted New York State to pass over thirty new labor laws to ensure that workers are protected.

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What event led to Frances Perkins becoming an advocate for labor laws?

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The Triangle Factory Fire.

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What was the outcome of the Triangle Factory Fire in terms of labor laws?

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It led to the establishment of over thirty new labor laws in New York State.

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Who was Frances Perkins?

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She was the first woman to serve as a U.S. Cabinet member and an advocate for labor rights.

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What is the significance of the Triangle Factory Fire in American history?

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It highlighted the need for improved workplace safety regulations.

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What role did Frances Perkins play after the Triangle Fire?

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She became the Secretary of Labor and worked to improve labor conditions.