Question

Question 3 of 10

2 Points

How did the Triangle Shirtwaist fire affect the International Ladies Garment

Workers Union in New York?

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A. The union quickly organized almost all female clothing workers in

the city

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B. The union lost public support for its boycott of clothing produced

in the city

C. The union suffered in public opinion in the city by its inability to

protect workers harmed in the fire.

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D. All of the above

Answer 1

Apex- A the union quickly organizedalmost all female clothing workers in the city

Answer 2

The answer is: A. The union quickly organized almost all female clothing workers in the city

Explanation:

The Triangle Shirtwaist Company factory in New York City fire, killed 145 workers. Neglected safety features and locked doors within the factory building were the factors for this fire.

As a result of the Triangle fire, the International Ladies’ Garment Workers Union (ILGWU), the union to which some of the Triangle workers belonged, fought to improve working conditions for garment workers.