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The Triangle Shirtwaist Fire and Sweatshop Reform in American History (In American History)

by Suzanne Lieurance

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ISBN13: 9780766018396
ISBN10: 0766018393
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- Offers in-depth coverage of defining moments in American History.<BR>- Provides exciting topics for research and reports

Synopsis:

These titles provide exciting and informative topics for research and reports and offer in-depth coverage of major events in American history. Each title contains chapter notes, a further reading list, Internet addresses, a timeline, a map, and an index.

Author Suzanne Lieurance looks at the tragic Triangle Shirtwaist Company fire in New York City. This event, in which 146 people died, spurred many states and cities to pass antisweatshop laws and improve fire codes. The fire also made it very clear to workers that they needed a strong union. Today this event is remembered as the worst factory fire in New York City and one of the worst industrial disasters in American history.

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 124) and index.
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Table of Contents

Fire in the factory — A general strike is declared — A city mourns — Investigations and a trial — Steps to improve working conditions.

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ISBN:
9780766018396
Author:
Lieurance, Suzanne
Publisher:
Enslow Publishers
Location:
Berkeley Heights, NJ
Subject:
History
Subject:
Children's 9-12 - History - General
Subject:
Politics & Government
Subject:
Labor laws and legislation
Subject:
Industrial safety
Subject:
Clothing factories
Subject:
History - United States/State & Local
Subject:
New York
Subject:
Sweatshops.
Subject:
United States - State & Local - General
Subject:
Social Science - Politics & Government
Subject:
New York (N.Y.) History 1898-1951.
Subject:
Triangle Shirtwaist Company - Fire, 1911
Edition Description:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Series:
In American History
Series Volume:
R10-TP-75
Publication Date:
February 2003
Binding:
Library Binding
Grade Level:
Elementary and junior high
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
128
Dimensions:
9.26x6.36x.52 in. .84 lbs.
Age Level:
09-12
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