"Flesh & Blood So Cheap" Comprehension Check

Front

What caused the elevators to be out of order during the Triangle Factory Fire?

Back

The heat bent the tracks and put them out of order.

Front

Which floor of the Triangle Factory suffered the worst casualties?

Back

Ninth

Front

In which U.S. city did the Triangle Factory Fire occur in 1911?

Back

New York

Front

What might those who jumped from the building during the fire have been thinking?

Back

If I jump, there will be a body for my family to identify.

Front

Why is the Triangle Fire Story still relevant today?

Back

Because of the lessons learned from it.

Front

What year did the Triangle Factory Fire take place?

Back

1911

Front

What was the main reason for the high number of casualties in the Triangle Factory Fire?

Back

Poor safety regulations and locked exits.

Front

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

Back

It led to improved labor laws and fire safety regulations.

Front

What type of building was the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory?

Back

A garment factory.

Front

What was one of the main outcomes of the Triangle Factory Fire?

Back

Increased awareness of workers' rights and safety.