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explicit and implicit evidence throughout the text to convey his theme about the unsafe conditions that resulted into the tragedy of the Triangle Fire. First of all, Marrin uses explicit ideas to inform readers about some of the events in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory. For example, he states in the text that a worker in the building had probably thrown away a cigar in the trash, which started the fire. In the first paragraph, the text states, “Most likely, a cutter flicked a hot ash or tossed a live

to enjoy a Saturday evening with their families and the promise of a nice Sunday off, 146 workers would lose their lives in New York City’s worst factory fire ever. When the smoke was gone and the fires extinguished, 146 workers of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory lay dead from a senseless tragedy that could have been prevented. When all the bodies were accounted for it was determined that fifty-three had died by Jumping from the eighth, ninth, and tenth floors. Nineteen fell to their deaths in

Progressives were groups of reformers dedicated to improve the social and the political problems in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. They live generally in the towns, were well instructed professionals, and thought the government could be an instrument for the transformation. They started a social movement that turned into a political movement. Unfortunately, the remainder of the population was subject to law incomes, long working hours, risky industrial tools, and

I propose that we visit the Brown Building (originally named the Asch Building). That is because it was a very important place regarding my topic, labor. The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory occupied the eighth, ninth, and tenth floors of that building, which was well known for its “fire proof” rooms at the time. Obviously, this was proven wrong. There was a huge fire in the top few floors of the building, that could have been caused by many things. But, the results of the fire were grave. Just under

change the course of history. On March 25, 1911, one such event took place. The infamous Triangle Shirtwaist Fire occurred that day, and left one hundred and forty-six people dead in its wake. While many at the time thought the story would soon pass, and with it all the potential bad publicity, the story of the fire spread quickly, and outraged many people. As a result, the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire ended up changing many

America. Just before the moment she was notified that there was a fire, she was teaching dance lessons to a fellow worker. The flames were coming up from the cutting room on the floor. Within the next 15 minutes, nearly 30 percent of all the Triangle Shirtwaist workers were

the history of the American workers’ movement, and with feeling will this history recall the names of the strikers of this shop- of the crusaders” (Von Drehle 86). Even before it happen, the Forward predicted the terrible disaster of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory that occurred one year, one month, and seventeen days later (86). Triangle: The Fire that Changed America, by David Von Drehle tells the story of the horrible fire. David Von Drehle is a journalist for The Washington Post. Von Drehle put

Workers Health and Safety The United States Companies are most certainly accountable for workers who produce the apparel they market. The Americans care about security of all employees. For example, research states, those global clothing buyers, mainly the United States companies, have a job to execute guaranteeing security of Bangladesh’s apparel workers” (Sherman, 2013). Actions and Responsibilities Thus, the United States can suggest and support foreign sweatshops with renovation and repairs

which recognize his excellence in young journalism, among these are, the Livingston award and the American Bar Association’s Silver Gavel Award. Triangle was written with amazing descriptions that transport you to the day in 1911 where the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire took place. The book gives its audience a chance to experience what not only that horrific day was like, but what most days were like for factory workers. Von Drehle believes that “the fire was a crucial moment in American history that

Karley M. Vahl #27 7-G Monday, April 23, 2018 - Friday, May 4, 2018 The Triangle Factory Fire at the Asch Building What happened the day of the Triangle Fire? What progressed after it? On Saturday, March 25, 1911. At 4:25, which was 5 minutes before closing time at the Triangle Shirt Factory. The Triangle factory, owned by Max Blanck and Isaac Harris, was located on the top three floors of the Asch Building, floors 8, 9, and 10. Some cutters were smoking, even though it was prohibited. Though it