Question

What was the primary significance of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire?

Answer 1

What was the primary significance of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire?


Answer: The fire led to legislation requiring improved factory safety standards and helped spur the growth of the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU), which fought for better working conditions for sweatshop workers.
Deaths: 146
Location: Asch Building, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
Date: March 25, 1911

Answer 2

The fire led to legislation requiring improved factory safety standards and helped spur the growth of the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU), which fought for better working conditions for sweatshop workers.

Date: March 25, 1911

Deaths: 146

Location: Asch Building, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.

Non-fatal injuries: 78