Question

1. The Triangle Shirtwaist fire: a. was the worst fire in U.S. history. b. brought in its wake much-needed safety legislation. c. destroyed the business, but there were no casualties. d. occurred during the Uprising of the 20,000. e. resulted in laws that banned all manufacturing in New York.

Answer 1

Answer:

Option B, brought in its wake much-needed safety legislation, is the right answer.

Explanation:

The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire was a fire took place on 25th March 1911 in the Greenwich Village, New York City. It was the most destructive industrial catastrophe in the history of not only the city but also in the history of the United States. A total of 146 garment workers including 123 female workers and 23 men died in this fire. The fire led to laws requiring upgraded factory safety norms.