The Titanic Tragedy

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What year was the White Star Line founded?

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1845

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What was the author's purpose for writing 'The Titanic Tragedy'?

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To inform readers about the Titanic and what happened to the ship.

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What was the main idea of the section 'Aftermath'?

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In response to public outcry over the Titanic tragedy, some laws were changed and new laws were passed.

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What was the main problem with the lifeboats on the Titanic?

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There weren't enough lifeboats for the number of passengers onboard.

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At which of the following places did the Titanic not pick up passengers?

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New York.

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What was the Titanic?

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The Titanic was a British passenger liner that sank in the North Atlantic Ocean after hitting an iceberg.

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What was the significance of the Titanic tragedy?

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It led to changes in maritime laws and safety regulations.

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What was the capacity of the Titanic's lifeboats?

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Each lifeboat could hold a limited number of passengers, but there were not enough lifeboats for everyone.

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Who was J. Bruce Ismay?

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He was the chairman of the White Star Line and was aboard the Titanic during its maiden voyage.

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What was the public's reaction to the Titanic disaster?

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The public was outraged and demanded changes in safety regulations.