According to the documentary film on New York City, the fight between reformers and the owners of the women's garment industry was slowed down by which ONE of the following?Group of answer choicesThe disorganization of the Women's Garment Union which prevented them from lobbying for work safety lawsThe lack of momentum behind the general strike which caused the movement to fizzle outThe political machine of Tammany Hall which controlled the city's government and policeCorporate lawyers, who silenced union members by suing anyone who spoke out against the industry PreviousNext

The main, or central, idea of the passage is Because of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, the government began to regulate working conditions in factories. How does the detail in bold develop the main idea?The early twentieth century was a difficult time for New York City's garment workers, many of whom were immigrant women who worked long hours in dangerous factories for poverty-level wages. After the garment workers went on strike in 1910, some factory owners improved their workplaces and allowed employees to join unions. The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory was a notable exception: the owners resisted a union and continued to maintain shoddy working conditions. On March 25, 1911, a fire broke out at the factory. Many workers were trapped inside; the rickety fire escape collapsed, and the only accessible exit had been locked. In all, 146 workers perished. The tragedy sparked public outrage about labor injustices, and citizens pressed their government to take action. Consequently, over the next few years, New York's legislature passed many laws designed to improve workplace safety.It identifies the conditions that led to the great loss of life in the fire.It highlights the proposed changes to unsafe working conditions.It compares conditions in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory before and after laws were passed.Submit

Americans reacted negatively to unions after the McCormick Harvester and Haymarket Square riots.TrueFalse

What were some actions taken by labor unions to reach the goal of workers' rights?A.They met with business owners.B.They held meetings with federal government officials.C.They influenced public opinion through boycotts.D.All of the above

Discuss one issue unions looked to solve in America during the Industrial Period.

What was the goal of the National Women's Trade Union League?To obtain special protective legislation for womenTo earn equal pay for womenTo earn equal pay for African American womenTo increase the wages of working class men so that women did not need to work