Triangle Shirtwaist Fire

Where did the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire take place?

• Boston, Massachusetts

• Los Angeles, California

• New York City, specifically at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory

• Chicago, Illinois

What was the primary cause of the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire?

• Lack of fire exits

• Faulty equipment

• Employee negligence

• Unsafe working conditions

How many workers died in the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire?

• 245

• 189

• 102

• 146

What was the impact of the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire on labor laws?

• It led to the increase of child labor in factories

• It had no impact on labor laws

• It led to the implementation of new labor laws focusing on fire safety regulations, building codes, and workers' rights protections.

• It resulted in the closure of all factories in the area

What were the working conditions like at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory?

• Extremely poor with long hours, low pay, lack of breaks, overcrowded workspaces, inadequate safety measures, and locked doors.

• Moderate with fair pay, regular breaks, and adequate safety measures

• Satisfactory with average pay, flexible hours, and well-ventilated workspaces

• Excellent with high pay, short hours, and spacious work areas

How did the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire change fire safety regulations?

• Fire safety regulations were loosened after the incident

• The Triangle Shirtwaist Fire led to stricter regulations only in the garment industry

• The fire had no impact on fire safety regulations

• New regulations were implemented including improved building codes, fire drills, and the establishment of the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union.

What role did the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire play in the labor movement?

• It led to the establishment of worker unions

• It had no impact on labor laws

• It played a significant role in raising awareness about workers' rights and improving workplace conditions, ultimately contributing to the growth of the labor movement.

• It resulted in the closure of all garment factories

What measures could have been taken to prevent the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire?

• Hiring more security guards to prevent arson

• Banning all workers from smoking on the premises

• Installing more windows in the building

• Implementing fire safety regulations, providing fire escapes, conducting fire drills, proper storage of flammable materials, improving workplace safety standards

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What flammable material spread the fire?

• oil
• newspaper
• cloth
• gasoline