FINISHED* ~this is what I have so far. The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire  Jocelynn Santiago Due: 2/10/14 Mr.Bruno/Baccarella The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire was one of the most tragic fires in New York City up until the terrorist attack on
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Question #3 – Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire The Triangle Shirtwaist Fire that occurred in New York City on March 25th 1911‚ was truly a tragedy in American history. So many lives were lost due to circumstances that could have been avoided. This disaster left a lasting impact on society during that time and due to lessons learned‚ resulted in workplace changes and triggered many new laws. The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory was a factory in New York City that was employed hundreds of young immigrant
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Lauren McDaniel Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Immoral owners ignored basic worker’s rights. Exceptionally hazardous working conditions‚ ridiculous long hours‚ and low wages were the lives of the workers at the Triangle Waist Company. Most workers were women immigrants seeking a better life in the United States. Speaking out would end with the loss of their needed jobs‚ forcing them to suffer personal indignities and severe mistreatment. Because of the poor working conditions the Women’s Trade
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The tragic story of the fire occurring at the Triangle Shirtwaist Company was very compelling because it brought attention to the events leading up to the fire. The working conditions for women during the Progressive Era were awful and didn’t actually ensure the safety and proper After the fire‚ the story rapidly spread inspiring hundreds of activists across the state and the U.S. to push for very much needed fundamental reforms. Many of the Triangle Shirtwaist Company factory workers were young
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Lets Head Out The Fire Escape!... What Fire Escape? Once upon a time‚ in an age of laissez-faire‚ there erupted a horrible fire in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village. Usually fires aren’t as a big of a deal in comparison to other natural disasters such as earthquakes. But when the number of deaths pass 100 from a fire‚ something must be wrong in that picture. Statistically‚ fires have only had a few deaths as total and a number of people who are injured. But during this time‚ reality hit
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In 1909‚ workers at the Triangle Shirtwaist factory began to strike for better working conditions. The workers were harassed by hired toughs and prostitutes hired by the company. When photos got out in the newspaper of the strikers being attacked‚ the movement gained widespread support by many powerful people. This forced Triangle to end the strike and give in to demands for better working conditions‚ 52 hour work week‚ and a fixed wage scale. The bosses still distrusted the workers and often locked
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Hundred’s of parents and family members came to identify their lost loved ones. 146 employees of the Triangle Shirtwaist Company were dead the night of March 25‚ 1911. The horror of their deaths led to numerous changes in occupational safety standards that currently ensure the safety of workers today. At the time of the fire the only safety measures available for the workers were 27 buckets of water and a fire escape that would collapse when people tried to use them. Most of the doors were locked and those
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History II In 1911‚ a deadliest fire occurred in the triangle waist company killing hundreds of people. The workers at the Triangle Waist Company went on strike in 1909 to bring awareness to people about the company .The Women’s Trade Union League played a big role before and during the strike. The strike made an impact but it wasn’t enough to open the eyes of the owners of the triangle factory. Later a fire arose changing labor and industry forever. The Triangle waist company consisted of women
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The title of the documentary I watched is “Triangle Fire” it was made February 28‚ 2011 about the massive Triangle Shirtwaist Fire of 1911 that killed 146 people. The thesis of this film is mainly taking a look into the working lives of immigrants in the early 1900’s. The filmmaker’s agenda was apparent in this film and it was to expose the working conditions‚ and lives of these workers at the time to ensure the viewer would know the corruption that was at hand with the private industry of American
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The Triangle Fire of 1911 Near closing time on Saturday afternoon‚ March 25‚ 1911‚ in New York City a fire broke out on the top floors of the Asch Building in the Triangle Shirtwaist Company. One of the worst tragedies in American history it is known as the "Triangle Shirtwaist Fire". It was a disaster that took the lives of 146 workers‚ most of which were women. This tragedy pointed out the negatives of sweatshop conditions of the industrialization era. It emphasized the worst part of its times
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