What was the most significant long-term consequence of the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire?

The immediate shutdown of all garment factories in New York City.

The establishment of a national minimum wage for all industrial workers.

The creation of new legislation designed to improve workplace safety.

A successful nationwide strike led by Mother Jones for a 40-hour work week.

What specific factor contributed most directly to the high number of deaths among the nearly 150 female workers in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire?

The building's fire escape collapsed under the weight of the workers.

The fire department's water hoses could not reach the upper floors.

Exit doors were locked, which prevented many workers from escaping.

The factory had no fire alarm system to warn the workers of the danger.

Railroad construction and coal mining

Textile mills and garment factories

Steel manufacturing and shipbuilding

Meatpacking and automotive assembly

Union leaders accused of corruption

Immigrant steelworkers in Pennsylvania

Elderly and retired factory workers

It resulted in factory owners voluntarily increasing wages to avoid public backlash.

It proved that women were not suited for industrial work, leading to their removal from factories.

It horrified the public and created widespread political will for new factory safety regulations.

It led to the arrest and prosecution of prominent labor leaders like Mother Jones for inciting riots.