Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
These websites contain information about the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, its causes, and aftermath. You can view primary source documents, hear oral histories from survivors, read contemporary newspaper accounts, and more. There is additional information about immigrant life in New York and working conditions.
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The Triangle Shirtwaist Fire Trial
This site contains detailed information about the tragedy and subsequent trial, including newspaper accounts, trial excerpts, images, and more.
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The Triangle Factory Fire
This site contains detailed information about the fire, sweatshops and working conditions, and the trial. There are primary source document including photographs, testimonials, cartoons, tips for student projects, and further resources.
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NPR: Triangle: the Fire that Changed America
Read or listen to this broadcast about the fire. Includes links to related stories.
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NPR: The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
Read this article about Rose Freedman, the last survivor of the Triangle fire, or listen to an interview with her granddaughter.
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Teaching American History
Students can use primary source documents to understand and analyze the Triangle Factory Fire in this lesson plan.
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History Channel: This Day in History
On March 25, 1911, a fire broke out in the Triangle Shirtwaist factory. This is a short article about the catastrophe. NOTE: This site includes ads.
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Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
After reading about the fire, see if you can answer these six discussion questions.
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Eyewitness to History
Here is a brief description of the events of the fire. Click on the links above to learn more about immigrant life in the city.
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After the Fire
Read the address given by Rose Schneiderman to the audience of a memorial meeting.
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PBS: The Triangle Tragedy
Read about the fire and find other articles about New York City history on this site.
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PBS: Triangle
Read an interview with with historian David Von Drehle, or watch the video.
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Sweatshops in America
Explore this online exhibit about sweatshops. The Triangle Fire is discussed along with other related information about the history of the garment industry.
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Fire in the Sky: The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Causes and Consequences
In this lesson plan, students can learn about the historical context of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, its causes, and consequences. After participating in a hands-on activity to familiarize them with assembly line work, students can compare labor conditions in the early 20th century to labor conditions today.
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