Question

The Triangle Shirtwaist Company was significant because .

it paid high wages and limited workers to eight-hour workdays

it provided free housing and education for its employees

a fire in its New York City building killed nearly 150 workers, leading to new safety regulations and growth for labor unions

the government sided with the striking workers rather than with the management

Answer 1

a fire in its New York City building killed nearly 150 workers, leading to new safety regulations and growth for labor unions

This 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire spurred public outrage and reforms in factory safety laws and labor organization.