Legacy of the Triangle Fire

Cristina·

History

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Grade Level6th Grade

SubjectHistory

Original Prompt

Using the attached reading, generate a scaffolded graphic organizer that prompts stuents to analyze the text read by answering the following questions: Support your responses with evidence from the text. 1. Infer What was true of factories in New York City before the Triangle fire? 2. Summarize What changes occurred in the aftermath of the tragedy? Within what time period did the changes happen? 3. Compare Reread lines 15–28. How and why did the jurors’ viewpoint differ from that of angry citize...

This resource guides students in exploring the historical significance of the Triangle Factory Fire, a tragic event in early 1900s New York City that highlighted the unsafe working conditions in factories. The learning objectives include analyzing the conditions of early NYC factories, summarizing post-fire reforms in labor law and fire safety, and comparing various perspectives on the trial that followed. Students will engage with historical contexts, examine specific text evidence, and interpret the long-term impacts of the fire on labor rights and safety regulations. The resource encourages critical thinking through activities such as inferring pre-fire conditions, citing evidence, and analyzing the differing views on the trial's outcome.