The Story of the Triangle Factory Fire
Fire Marshall William Beers stunned New Yorkers by declaring...
I can show you 150 loft buildings worse than this one.
Mary Bucelli who said, "I can't tell you because I gave so many pushes and kicks. I gave and received..." is an example of a .....
Primary source
is to tell the story of a tragic event that changed someone's life (Frances Perkins)
What was the name of the committee that inspected safety standards in other buildings?
The Bureau of Fire Prevention
What is the definition of distinguish
perceiving them as being different or distinct
Why did the jurors return a verdict of not guilty?
Who is Frances Perkins
A primary source, witness to the fire, social reformer, activist, Secretary of Labor
What is the controlling idea of "The Story of the Triangle Factory Fire"?
A tragic incident led to new laws being enacted to save laborers.
How many labor laws were passed by the Commissions findings?
33
What is the definition of lobby
attempt to influence politicians to support the cause that you represent
How long did the trial last?
3 weeks
What impact did the fire have on Frances Perkins?
She spent the rest of her life working for workers rights.
How does the phrase bundles of fabric in paragraph 4 affect the tone of the text?
A. It makes the author’s tone more comical.
B. It makes the author’s tone less formal.
C. It makes the author’s tone more casual.
D.It makes the author’s tone more horrified.
D.It makes the author’s tone more horrified.
Who was the President in 1933 that appointed Frances Perkins, secretary of labor?
Franklin Roosevelt
What is the definition of indifferent
has no feelings one way or another about something
Who was later appointed the Secretary of Labor?
Frances Perkins
Read paragraph 13. What is the key idea of the paragraph?
The factory had limited means of escape.
What is the central idea of paragraphs 8–10 of “Frances Perkins and the Triangle
Factory Fire”?
A. The fire began because someone was smoking near the scrapheaps of cotton.
B. The fire spread because there were tissue paper patterns hanging on the desks.
C. The factory manager tried to put out the fire with water, but it continued to spread.
D. The poor decisions made by the factory manager early on contributed to the death toll.
D. The poor decisions made by the factory manager early on contributed to the death toll.
What is the central idea of the “Shame” section in paragraphs 18–21 of “Frances Perkins and the Triangle Factory Fire”?
A. The memorial march forced Frances Perkins to take a close look at her own life.
B. The memory of the fire continued to stay with Frances Perkins for many years.
C. The fire was the first of many tragedies that Frances Perkins witnessed during her life.
D. Frances Perkins became more dedicated in her fight for the rights of workers after the fire.
D. Frances Perkins became more dedicated in her fight for the rights of workers after the fire.
What is the definition of a reformer
Seeks to improve or correct practices or behaviors that cause harm
New York passed ____ labor laws by _______ after investigators discovered more buildings in poor condition.
33, 1914
Read paragraph 14. What is the author's tone at this point?
Weiner's dramatic action made vivid through the detail suggests that the author sees her as courageous. His tone seems to be one of admiration.
What did the women call the owners of the factory?
Murderers
What were the names of the owners of the factory?
Blanck & Harris
What is the definition of hideous
Repulsive or revolting